On the hook without a contract

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...

PATIENCE BIG MISTAKE WITH NEW HOME BUILDER

February 11, 2006 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver Dietz-Crane builds homes all across America. They are part of the D.R. Horton family of construction firms, and describe themselves with these words: Pride, Care and Craftsmanship go into every home we...

Protecting your great idea

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...

Risks in renting a vacation cabin

February 25, 2010 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver You and the Law: Risks in renting a vacation cabin Thinking of renting a nice little mountain cabin from the owner? You may be in — or out — for more than you expect, as Hanford resident Kristin Bettencourt...