By Joseph G. Ballstaedt Idaho’s minimum wage is $7.25 an hour. Idaho Code § 44-1502. Idaho has chosen to mirror the federal minimum wage, which is established in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). 29 U.S.C.S. § 206(a)(1)(C). Some states have not kept up with the federal minimum wage. For…
By Lane Erickson Every person should have an estate plan in place. The benefits of even the most basic of estate plans outweigh the costs. An estate plan will ensure family members and friends know your answers to several important issues, including who should act as personal representative of your…
By Heidi Buck Morrison While Idaho is not considered an “alimony state,” Idaho courts do have discretion to award spousal maintenance if your situation meets certain criteria set forth in Idaho’s spousal maintenance statute. In order for the court to grant spousal maintenance, it must find that the spouse seeking…
By Patrick N. George We’ve all seen this before the situation before where items are tied precariously to the top of a car or hanging over the edge of a truck. If it falls out, who is at fault? Before we go further, we hope that nothing goes wrong in…
By Joseph G. Ballstaedt Before hiring an attorney to file or defend a breach of contract lawsuit in Idaho, you should consider attorney fees, especially if the contract is relatively small. Although each case is different, the losing party generally has to pay attorney fees in a breach of contract…
By Lane V. Erickson Like most States Idaho has determined that it wants people to be able to sell their homes whenever they want. However, because housing is such an important part of life, and is a huge investment for most people, Idaho requires certain disclosures to be made by…
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 Lane Erickson Most people spend more time planning their vacation or where to eat out than they do their Estate Planning. Others simply think that they don’t have any wealth or assets to warrant thinking about Estate Planning. The reality though, is that Estate Planning isn’t only for the…
By Lane V. Erickson, Attorney Most people believe that estate planning only deals with giving your property away after you die. It’s easy to see why most people have this misunderstanding. Giving away property through a Last Will and Testament is what the media tends to focus on. The reality…
By Patrick N. George Some of the very worst accidents and injuries can occur when collisions occur between passenger cars and commercial semi trucks and trailers. However, there are things you can do to protect yourself. Be cautious when making turns. This is especially true when making a right hand…