The next holiday-related law case comes from Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. The story leading up to the court’s 1966 opinion begins with a Boston Globe series of “Globe Santa” articles designed to “raise money and gifts” for needy families.[1] Marie Brauer consented to be interviewed by the Globe pertaining to the “unfortunate circumstances” that sheContinue reading “The “Regifted” Photograph”
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Sadly Missing Glad Rags
How bummed would you be if you could not don your festive apparel for Christmas? That happened to one woman in Texas in the early 1900s, leading the Texas Court of Appeals to grapple with the question of the proper measure for compensation.[1] The facts, according to the opinion, started with Ms. Chambers traveling byContinue reading “Sadly Missing Glad Rags”
When a promise is made during the most wonderful time of year
In Wisconsin, where I live, the courthouse in Milwaukee will not be decked out with its extremely tall Christmas tree until early December. But in 12 short weeks, Christmas holidays will officially arrive, for those who celebrate them. To help get in the Christmas mood, so to speak – and that somehow seems to beContinue reading “When a promise is made during the most wonderful time of year”
Here We Go Again
Another passing, another estate or probate dispute Media reports of discord between Dolly Parton’s nephew, whom she apparently trusted to run her security operations and to announce her passing, demonstrate that in addition to death and taxes, estate and probate disputes should be added to the list of the unavoidable, at least for thoseContinue reading “Here We Go Again”
Road Rage and the Company Vehicle
Many businesses, large and small, hire employees whose responsibilities include driving in a company-owned vehicle, whether for deliveries, pick-ups, service calls, or any of a number of other functions. Any drive on the roads these days entails risks, but many business owners and managers likely assume that insurance will cover the financial effects inContinue reading “Road Rage and the Company Vehicle”
Insurance Concerns Cited as Possible Barriers to Business Reopenings During COVID-19
April 27, 2020 Last week, I discussed potential insurance concerns that could pose problems for businesses that decide to reopen in defiance of government shut-down orders. A mayor in a Wisconsin city acknowledges these concerns even as he advises businesses that his city will not enforce the governor’s order requiring closure of some businesses throughContinue reading “Insurance Concerns Cited as Possible Barriers to Business Reopenings During COVID-19”
