U.S. Supreme Court Defines the Definition of a “Vessel”

We are back on the topic of eminent domain.  This time we take a look at floating homes and maritime laws.  Last Tuesday on January 15th, the U.S. Supreme Court ended the dispute on whether a floating home should be classified as a vessel and subject to maritime laws or whether it should be considered […]

Why Not Shoveling Saves You from Liability Lawsuits

Here is a story from one of our readers that we felt should be shared. Please enjoy. My sister used to work as a claim adjuster for CVS.  As a claims adjuster, my sister learned a great deal about liability laws and on occasion would share her knowledge.  On one such visit to the family […]

The other day I sat down to watch the classic 1947 movie, Miracle on 34th Street starring Natalie Wood, Maureen O’Hara, John Payne, and Edmund Gwenn.  For those who haven’t seen this movie, it is an exceptional well acted film.  It is just a warm, good hearted movie that leaves you feeling happy after watching […]

Admissibility of Business Records

By: J. Mason Williams IV Most law students and attorneys seem to either have little or no problem with evidence or they absolutely hate it, most probably fall in the latter group.  If I have a document that I want to use as evidence, why can’t I?  Evidence rules often seem tedious and unnecessary, but nonetheless, […]

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