By Joseph G. Ballstaedt In Idaho, an accord and satisfaction is a method of resolving a disputed claim between two parties. See Idaho Code § 28-3-310. Here’s a simple example of how it works. Let’s say a painter agrees to paint a homeowner’s living room for $500. After finishing the…
By Patrick George Each year more than 1.5 million children in the United States watch their parents go through the struggle of divorce. This raises questions from all the parties including the children such as how will the divorce affect the kids, should I stay in an unhappy marriage for…
By Patrick George Recently I wrote concerning bicycling and the safety that needs to be exercised when engaging in that activity. However, as has been shown by various universities, bicycling can improve your health and mental outlook on life. Exposure to the sun actually increases happiness. We seem to recognize…
By Joseph G. Ballstaedt Let’s suppose that Jimmy works at Generic Burger Joint in Idaho and is a picture-perfect employee. He always arrives at work on time, can whip out a Generic Burger every thirty seconds, and is great with customers. More importantly, revenues have doubled since Jimmy started working.…
By Lane V. Erickson, Attorney The Fair Housing Act is a federal statute that was adopted in 1968 and amended in 1988 with the goal of eliminating several previous discriminatory practices related to the sale or rental of housing. This statute was enacted during a time when many other civil…
By Lane V. Erickson Probate in Idaho is controlled by its statutes and is fairly straightforward. However, there are several different varieties of probates that exist according to Idaho statutes. The type of Idaho Probate that a person will need as a surviving spouse really depends on their circumstances and…
By Lane V. Erickson, Attorney An employee handbook is a written document that provides an explanation of the workplace, and contains the employer’s policies and rules for new and existing employees. Employee handbooks do not have to be lengthy. To accomplish their purpose, most Idaho Employee Handbooks contain basic information.…
By Lane V. Erickson For nearly twenty years I’ve represented both landlords and tenants with regards to issues concerning the rental of Idaho real estate. The majority of the issues that come up involve residential real estate. Perhaps the most frequent issues that arise have to do with security deposits.…
By Matthew P. Stucki Confusion can arise in cases where an individual that has a Last Will and Testament makes a gift to a named beneficiary and is silent as to the intent of the gift. This confusion stems from the question as to whether the gift to the beneficiary…
By Fred J. Lewis Most serious on-the-job injuries to Idaho workers result in permanent injuries. Typically, you will be given restrictions by your treating doctor that will end your employment with your current employer. Most injured workers in Idaho have a difficult time after they have lost their employment because…