by Dennis Beaver | contracts, invention, patent
August 6, 2016 • By Dennis Beaver “I have invented an amazing BBQ and campfire lighter that works on any kind of fuel, prevents the user from being burned and reduces the risk of causing a fire. How can I talk about it to these companies which claim to help market...
by Dennis Beaver | attorney client privilege, lawyers
July 30, 2016 • By Dennis Beaver As a direct result of the attorney-client privilege, whatever you say to a lawyer, at all times, is strictly confidential. Neither the lawyer not client can be forced to reveal what they discussed. True or False? “The answer to that...
by Dennis Beaver | animal control, pets
July 23, 2016 • By Dennis Beaver If you’ve been hearing complaints from neighbors — which you doubt — that your dogs are constantly barking, there’s a good chance that we can help reduce some of the tension that probably exists in the neighborhood and save you...
by Dennis Beaver | divorce, fraud, law enforcement, lawyers, workplace
July 16, 2016 • By Dennis Beaver “My wife works at a food bank near a town where your column is widely read. She is paid $12 an hour, but doing the math, I know she is stealing money donated by generous people in our community,” Ted’s email stated. “Finding new,...
by Dennis Beaver | air conditioning, housing, landlord/tenant
July 9, 2016 • By Dennis Beaver Today’s story will be of special interest to both tenants and landlords — anyone considering the purchase of rental property — wanting to increase income, “which took off like a 4th of July skyrocket following the stock market crash of...
by Dennis Beaver | conservatorship, contracts
July 2, 2016 • By Dennis Beaver If someone in your family has had a terrible accident or health issue causing them to make horrible financial decisions, then today’s story will be very helpful and begins in 2010. It was late at night when 21-year-old Heather, who...
by Dennis Beaver | dui - drunk driving
June 25, 2016 • By Dennis Beaver Today’s story will be of special interest to anyone who drinks significantly more than the controversial “recommended” amount of heart-healthy alcohol or knows someone who does. That’s the equivalent of about two standard size “shots”...
by Dennis Beaver | law enforcement, traffic ticket
June 18, 2016 • By Dennis Beaver “Mr. Beaver, we are worried about our 19-year-old son, ‘John.’ He drives like a maniac, has been pulled over by the local police several times, but they always give him a warning because I am well known in town. Instead of...
by Dennis Beaver | contracts, lawyers
June 11, 2016 • By Dennis Beaver “We are second year students at the San Joaquin College of Law in Fresno. Recently you wrote about a couple who hired ServPro to clean their father’s apartment in an elderly living facility, signed the work authorization but refused to...
by Dennis Beaver | drones, FAA, technology
June 4, 2016 • By Dennis Beaver “I am a real estate broker and am considering buying a camera drone for business and entertainment purposes, then posting videos on YouTube,” Peter wrote. “This gives buyers a realistic view of properties: farms, orchards, commercial...