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An Executive’s ‘Idiotic’ Idea: Skip Safety Class and Commit a Federal Crime

by Dennis Beaver | employees, employment, human resources, identity theft, lawyers, OSHA

Several contract medical professionals reached out to say that one of their bosses first tried to force them to take unpaid OSHA courses and then suggested someone else could take the tests on their behalf, which would be a federal crime. What’s an employee to...

Beyond the Bar: Your 5-Step Guide to Discovering Whether a Lawyer Is Shady

by Dennis Beaver | background checks, complaint, lawyers, malpractice, search, State Bar

Research shows you can’t rely on some state bar websites to vet a lawyer you’re considering hiring. Here’s how to check out a lawyer before you hire. January 19, 2026  • By Dennis Beaver If you’re looking to retain an attorney, you might have...

Meet the World’s Unluckiest — Not to Mention Entitled — Porch Pirate

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...

This Is Why Judge Judy Says Details Are Important in Contracts: This Contract Had Holes

by Dennis Beaver | contractor, contracts, customers, homeowner's insurance, lawyers

October 28, 2025 • By Dennis Beaver If you are in a line of work that requires a written contract — such as painting and wall coverings, flooring or remodeling — today’s story will help keep you out of hot water. Let’s talk about contracts. On any reality...

Why a Law Firm Secretly Recording Client Conversations Is Wrong (and Illegal)

by Dennis Beaver | attorney, attorney client privilege, clients, consent, employees, lawyers, video

May 20, 2025 • By Dennis Beaver When you meet with your attorney and paralegal, the one thing that you can count on and don’t even give a second thought to is that your conversation will be confidential. Indeed, the attorney-client privilege — confidentiality of...

His Employees Don’t Work ‘For’ Him, But ‘With’ Him

by Dennis Beaver | attorney, business, dui - drunk driving, employees, lawyers

April 8, 2025 • By Dennis Beaver “Mr. Beaver, your recent story about the employer who recommended a personal injury law firm to his employees because he liked the firm’s television ads hit a nerve with me. I am involved in something similar that I would like to...
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