By Lane V. Erickson, Attorney Credit checks related to hiring and other employment matters are generally referred to as employee credit checks or employment credit checks. Idaho does not currently have a “credit check law” that restrict or prohibit an employer from conducting a credit check on its prospective or…
By Tippi Jarman Did you know that the Idaho Supreme Court just days ago upheld a magistrate judge’s decision to allow the primary custodial parent (mother) to move with the children from Idaho to Montana? In Reed v. Reed, 2016 Ida. LEXIS 246, (September 9, 2016), the magistrate judge analyzed…
By Joseph G. Ballstaedt What if an Idaho driver suddenly loses consciousness or experiences a completely debilitating medical condition–such as a heart attack, a stroke, or a seizure–and this condition leads to a car accident? Is the driver liable for resulting damages and injuries? Under Idaho law, a person is…
By Lane V. Erickson, Attorney Everything runs smoother in a business when you are organized. This is especially true when your business is a corporation or an LLC. The reality is that most states require corporations and LLCs to keep certain types of records. Doing so is both a good…
By Nathan R. Palmer The calculation used to determine the amount of child support to be paid by one parent to the other can seem somewhat mysterious. While there are nuances to every factor used in calculating child support, the factors listed below are typically used in every child support…
By Rachel Miller Generally, no. If you are in a car accident, whether minor or severe, you can expect that the insurance company for the other driver will contact you. They will often be polite and professional and may even say that they just want to help you. They will…
By: T.J. Budge Title insurance is a standard part of nearly all real estate transactions, yet relatively few buyers understand the purpose and limitations of the policy. Title insurance policies insure against defects in the title to the property they are buying. The insurance company researches the public real estate…
By Nathan R. Palmer A Qualified Domestic Relations Order (a.k.a “QDRO”) is an order from a court requiring the division of certain qualified retirement plans as a result of divorce. Many Idaho divorces involve the process of dividing community property, which includes monies accumulated in retirement accounts during marriage. Most…
By Rachel Miller Aaah. Fall. Autumn. Changing colors. Crisp air. Back to school. Fall sports – football, soccer, volleyball, cross-country. Is there anything not to love about the fall season? However, with back to school and fall sports often comes the obligatory Assumption of Risk/Release of Liability form that your…
By Lane V. Erickson, Attorney Idaho Estate Planning is not a static business. What I mean by this is there are always changes occurring. Because life is full of changes it is important for every person who has an Idaho Estate Plan to review it from time to time to…