What to Consider Before Signing a Commercial Lease

Making Your Lease the Least of Your Problems You’ve finally found it, the perfect place to set up shop and open your business.  As visions of dollar signs dance in your head, you can hardly wait to get the paperwork over with and sign on the...

Debts “Written Off” May Count as Taxable Income

Many people do not know that having a debt “written off” or forgiven may count as taxable income. When income is taxable, it must be reported to the IRS. Most of the time, money you borrow to buy a car, home or other personal items does not count as income...

Just Say “No” to Unwanted Door-to-Door Sales

Telemarketer’s are having a tougher time making sales these days. More people use Caller ID and other ways to avoid sales pitches. As a result, a number of companies are returning to “Door to Door” sales. While there are reputable businesses that...

How Can I Use My FEMA Money?

A disaster damaged your home.  You applied for FEMA help.  FEMA will meet with you and inspect your home.  FEMA will determine what type of help you need:  emergency housing, home repairs, medical expenses, etc.  Your FEMA payment will come...

Doctor-Patient Privilege In Civil Court Cases

“A practicing. . . counselor, physician,. . .[or] mental health profaessional, . . . who obtains information by reason of the person’s employment. . .shall not be allowed, in giving testimony, to disclose any confidential communication properly entrusted...