by Dennis Beaver | business, defamation, lawyers
February 19, 2021 • By Dennis Beaver “Mr. Beaver, your article on how to start a law practice really got my attention. I am also a recent law graduate and was just sworn in as a member of our state’s bar association,” “Nancy” emailed. “As a few law firms are hiring to...
by Dennis Beaver | attorney fees, business, defamation, lawsuit
A reader’s minor vehicle dispute shows how jumping to drastic actions without checking the facts or considering the legal risks can land you in serious legal (and expensive!) trouble. September 1, 2026 • By Dennis Beaver You’ve no doubt heard the saying,...
by Dennis Beaver | defamation, education, parenting
December 6, 2019 • By Dennis Beaver It might be cute to hear a three-year old sing, “As snug as a bug in a rug,” but there’s nothing cute at all about having your home infested with bed bugs. But that’s what “Rudy” and his family dealt with in July, 2019 when their...
by Dennis Beaver | contractor, contracts, customers, debt collection, defamation, insurance, property damage
An obscure law in California that also affects out-of-state contractors creates an absurd regulatory trap by making it illegal to include complaint-withdrawal clauses in settlement agreements — even when the customer wants it. September 22, 2026 • By Dennis Beaver...
