by Dennis Beaver | law enforcement, technology
September 13, 2009 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver “Mr. Beaver, several days ago our grandson and three of his college fraternity brothers were almost arrested for doing something which all of us now realize was completely stupid and dangerous.”... by Dennis Beaver | investment, medicine
August 29, 2009 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver Being your own boss by going into business for yourself is part of the American Dream. It can also turn into the American nightmare. We’ve all heard the statistics about 70 percent of new businesses... by Dennis Beaver | church
August 22, 2009 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver “I am writing you on behalf of several members of the congregation in a Presbyterian church located near Sacramento. There is a problem with our minister and we hope that you will be able to provide some... by Dennis Beaver | contracts, small claims court
August 15, 2009 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver If you’ve ever hired a contractor for a kitchen remodel, room addition, or to build a custom home, then you know there will always be unexpected surprises. Readers George Sheram and his wife, Van,... by Dennis Beaver | bankruptcy, employment, homeowner's insurance
August 01, 2009 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver “Mr. Beaver, I am 78 and my fiancee is 79,” Connie’s e-mail began. “He has gotten himself into a legal mess. Can I get some advice for him on saving his house? Finding love and... by Dennis Beaver | divorce, family law
July 25, 2009 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver Chances are that you know someone going through a divorce, or who has never come to terms with that disastrous stage in their lives. If so, today’s story might fit in the “clip and save” box,... by Dennis Beaver | law enforcement
July 18, 2009 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver In November 2006 while shopping at her local Target, Amanda “got a nasty impulse to steal some make-up.” She placed the items into her purse and walked out. She had no idea that her shoplifting was... by Dennis Beaver | false advertising
July 11, 2009 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver A restaurant advertised a two-for-one senior discount. A couple saw the ad, went in, and asked a waitress about the discount before ordering. She stated, “No, we don’t have a discount for... by Dennis Beaver | employment, fraud
July 03, 2009 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver When Rick Adams of Lemoore was driving home close to 10 in the evening on May 14 he had no way of knowing that within a matter of weeks he would be directly responsible for an answer to an important legal issue... by Dennis Beaver | attorney fees, divorce
June 27, 2009 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver Recently, this column took a hard look at what our nation’s recession has done to both the legal profession and to some unlucky clients who became victims of outrageous — and frequently illegal — billing...