By Lane V. Erickson, Attorney I’ve been a real estate and business lawyer for over 17 years. During this time I’ve represented a number of investors who own rental properties or other types of investment real estate. More importantly, about 10 years ago, I purchased my first investment property. Since…
By Joseph G. Ballstaedt Yes, an employer in Idaho can pay employee with non-monetary compensation, and most do to some extent. Non-monetary compensation is any work benefit that isn’t paid in cash, with a check, or by deposit into the employee’s bank account. See Paolini v. Albertson’s, Inc., 143 Idaho…
By Lane V. Erickson, Attorney Most people don’t know that an Idaho LLC is a wonderful way to help with estate planning whenever a family business exists. LLC is the abbreviation used when talking about a limited liability company. A limited liability company is a hybrid between a Family Partnership…
By Patrick George One of the most confusing areas of personal injury law is the duty to mitigate that lies with every injured person. This blog will attempt to explain this responsibility. Many believe that if they didn’t cause the accident and they can prove negligence by another, they will…
By Lane V. Erickson, Attorney During my 17 years as an Idaho Estate Planning attorney, I have helped numerous people create their Idaho Estate Plan or have answered their Idaho Estate Planning questions. While an Idaho Estate Plan created for one person may not be right for another, there appear…
By Lane V. Erickson, Attorney I’ve represented landlords and tenants in Idaho for over 17 years. During this time I have seen almost every legal question that can come up dealing with an Idaho Landlord and Tenant relationship. One of the most common events that occurs is when a tenant…
By Heidi Buck Morrison Sometimes divorce is not a mutual decision. Scenario 1: You and your spouse have problems, and while you have discussed the possibility of divorce you are nowhere near the point of wanting to move forward with a divorce. Then, boom, your spouse serves you with a…
By Patrick George It’s hard to imagine more distractions for driving. A few currently include email, texting, phone calls, and checking phones. Now we have a new one known as Pokemon Go. Pokemon Go is a game that people play on their cell phones as they walk, or drive, around…
By Joseph G. Ballstaedt Under federal law, when an employer intentionally discriminates against an employee based on the person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, or disability, the employer can be liable for punitive damages. See 42 U.S.C. § 1981a(a). The purpose of…
By Fred J. Lewis Serious on-the-job accidents often result in permanent injuries that will end your current job. Many employers will not accommodate the new restrictions that you will be given and you will be left in a position such that you will have to reinvent yourself. There is good…