by Dennis Beaver | judges, landlord/tenant
April 29, 2022 • By Dennis Beaver “I run a property management company in a state that did away with its moratorium on evictions for non-payment of rent. But while it was in effect, the ability to pay our own people was severely limited and I had to let almost...
by Dennis Beaver | judges
February 28, 2020 • By Dennis Beaver The closest thing that most of us will ever come to meeting a Judge Judy is by suing or being sued in Small Claims Court. Having served as a pro tem judge in Small Claims Court, I learned that, next to being stopped by a traffic...
by Dennis Beaver | judges, law school, lawyers
October 12, 2018 • By Dennis Beaver “Is it possible to prevent a certain judge from hearing my case, or, am I stuck with whatever courtroom I’m assigned to? Is there a way to reduce the chances of having a judge who has a reputation for being a ‘loose...
by Dennis Beaver | employment, judges, workplace
June 9, 2017 • By Dennis Beaver If you’ve been denied unemployment insurance benefits because your employer claimed that you were guilty of “misconduct,” then today’s story will be of special interest, for that’s what happened to “Carmen,” the 32-year-old daughter of...
by Dennis Beaver | auto repair, judges
June 2, 2017 • By Dennis Beaver Picture yourself going to court. It could be for a traffic ticket, a civil lawsuit over money, divorce, or you are in criminal court facing years in prison. You are worried and have many questions about the judge hearing your case or...
by Dennis Beaver | judges, small claims court
January 9, 2017 • By Dennis Beaver Today’s story will be of special interest to anyone headed to Small Claims Court, and we begin with this question: “When the judge’s decision is 100 percent wrong — totally and completely wrong on the law — so as to make you wonder...