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 coa…

How deeply into the daily lives of couples should family law judges venture? That was the ultimate question from a reader in a fact situation that, despite “living” in divorce court for many years,…

“Our son sustained a horrible injury during birth that will require life-long medical care. There will be a large malpractice settlement. Our lawyer strongly recommends a structured settlement annu…

Here's what law students need to know about damaging their relationships with other lawyers and judges and running up the bill for clients.

In 2024, more areas of the U.S. experienced earthquakes, leading some homeowners to face what Alaskans and Californians live through and fear: earthquake damage to their homes.

Here's what law students and newly minted lawyers need to know about damaging their relationships with other attorneys, judges and running up the bill for clients.“Law is adversarial. Many lawyers have Type-A personalities, feeling they just have to win, and some feel they will increase their chances of success by being absolute jerks to opposing […]

Confronting them probably won't work, but asking them some key questions and urging them to take certain actions could.

“When we read about mayors, CEOs of major corporations, and ministers of megachurches getting in conflict-of-interest financial or personal trouble, proven there is often a common denominator,” obs…

We've all heard of job offers being withdrawn or termination when employers discover an applicant has lied or exaggerated their qualifications, education, diplomas, work history, required skills or references.

“Mr. Beaver, everyone has heard the saying ‘(the love of) money is the root of all evil.' In our small business and at home, that statement is so true, as money is messing up our lives,” wrote “Bart” in his email. “My wife and I, as well as our three teenage sons, work in my father's brake and muffler shops. Both my mom's and dad's families experienced the Great Depression of the 1930s. Dad is con ...