by Dennis Beaver | bad faith claims, conflict of interest, employment, ethics, lawyers, theft
This teenager swiped a booby-trapped package that showered him with glitter, and then he tripped over a sprinkler in his haste to flee and injured his wrist. If you’re wondering why no lawyer will agree to represent him, we can explain … December 8, 2025 • By...
by Dennis Beaver | attorney, consumer, ethics, false advertising, personal injury
December 1, 2025 • By Dennis Beaver We’ve all heard the saying “what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.” Yet, it might not. Here’s another saying for you: “What begins in California could spread throughout the country.” Today’s...
by Dennis Beaver | Bully, business, employees, ethics, management
July 22, 2025 • By Dennis Beaver “Recently, the insurance property adjusting firm I work for hired a brother and sister, ‘Jack and Jill,’ who are competent, but their behavior around our supervisor, who is a bully, is creating a toxic environment....
by Dennis Beaver | bank, ethics, false advertising, scam, technology
November 8, 2024 • By Dennis Beaver We all know someone who is sick and tired of their 9 to 5 job and would love to start a business or get into investing and earn a large income. “Sadly, so often they fall for online business or coaching scams that promise guaranteed...
by Dennis Beaver | business, employment, ethics
May 23, 2024 • By Dennis Beaver Something close to an obituary for DEI — diversity, equity, inclusion — appeared on the cover of the Wall Street Journal’s April 21 business section titled, “Diversity Goals Are Disappearing – Dozens of firms [are] deleting the...
by Dennis Beaver | ethics, lawyers, marriage
April 14, 2023 • By Dennis Beaver Lawyers have a duty to advise their clients of potholes they might not be aware of. As you will see, at times this becomes complicated, when “who is the client?” becomes a difficult question to answer. When the lawyer feels that a...
