Many small business owners in Idaho select a limited liability company (LLC) to safeguard their personal property and savings. An LLC creates a legal separation between your business and personal finances. However, this protection can break down in certain situations....
Vendors often have insight into how a company operates. They can potentially use information about what a company purchases to reverse-engineer products or duplicate popular recipes. They could also release information about a company’s purchases or practices to the...
Teens who are arrested are not necessarily bad kids. Often, they are simply young people who made a mistake. It can feel very overwhelming for a parent to get a call saying that their child has been arrested, so it is important to keep this perspective in mind. At the...
A new neighbor moves in, and you notice that their dog is barking a lot. It is typically confined to their backyard, but the fence is not in great condition and they sometimes let the dog out in the front when they take it on a walk. You see that it is a very large...
A joke between you and your coworkers may seem harmless on its own, but when repeated comments revolve around your race, religion or background, you might be wondering if a line has been crossed. It may not always be obvious, and like many workers in Idaho, you may be...
Cyclists face constant risks from the drivers around them. A cyclist has very little protection in a collision, so even a low-speed accident could lead to serious injuries. In some cases, these accidents happen because drivers simply make negligent mistakes. A driver...
After an accident, you may turn to social media without much thought. You might share updates, post photos or respond to messages from friends. It can feel routine. However, what you post online may influence the outcome of your personal injury claim. Insurance...
Like many states, Idaho is struggling with finding the money needed to keep state programs crucial to residents’ lives and well-being in place. Despite significant budget cuts recently approved, the state legislature’s Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee (JFAC) has...
Texting while driving, posting to social media or even manually placing a phone call are all forms of digital distraction. When people take their hands off the wheel to handle a device and focus their brains on electronics instead of road safety, they can easily cause...
Violations of an individual's rights can affect the criminal case against them and the strategy they might opt to use when defending their position in court. Some rights are so important that police officers must advise individuals about these rights during...
