This contractual mistake had eerie consequences

December 19, 2015 • By Dennis Beaver Readers who grew up in America of the 1950s and 1960s, and lived in a house with a garage or basement will undoubtedly have warm memories of their deep freezer, also known as a chest freezer. Frozen foods were becoming the rage, as...

The need for a care advocate

December 12, 2015 • By Dennis Beaver It’s no secret that America is turning grey at an accelerated, expensive rate. “On a national level, caring for an aging population requires enormous financial and social resources,” observes Pamela D. Wilson, author of “The...

Warning signs of a dishonest lawyer

November 28, 2015 • By Dennis Beaver Last week we answered this question: “If my lawyer rips me off, is there any official organization that can help me be reimbursed?” As we learned, fortunately California and all state bar Associations have a Client Security Fund....

Help for victims of dishonest lawyers

November 21, 2015 • By Dennis Beaver “There are few things as dangerous to the public as a lawyer seduced by money, and instead of helping clients, rips them off,” Los Angeles-based attorney Lori Meloch firmly maintains. As director of the State Bar of California...

Understanding laws that apply to your business

November 14, 2015 • By Dennis Beaver Today’s story will be important to anyone who has recently opened or is considering starting their own auto repair shop, including: collision repairs, brakes, tire service, tune-ups, painting and car stereo. It’s possible — and...

What to know about credit reports, repairs

November 7, 2015 • By Dennis Beaver It’s a fair bet that just about anyone who has issues with their credit history/score, has thought about using one of the many “credit repair services” which advertise using glowing testimonials. “But they can cause you far more...

They ran his credit without approval

October 31, 2015 • By Dennis Beaver Ever wondered what the consequences can be when a business runs a check on your credit, but without your approval? Timothy, who reads our column in the Eureka Times-Standard, send the following email: “In September of 2014, I...