Our Thinking
Staying informed about changes in the law and current legal issues is sometimes challenging. That's why our team of attorneys provides you with the thought leadership you need to stay ahead of the game. From emerging trends to complex regulatory developments, we offer the following insights into a wide range of legal topics and issues.
Dealing With Permanent Disabilities After An Accident
Some accidents are worse than others. Tragically, some accidents result in permanent injuries that an accident victim will have to deal with for the rest of their lives. This blog post will provide information and considerations for someone injured who will suffer from injuries for the rest of their lives.
What To Do When Friends Or Family Members Ask For Legal Advice
Without a doubt, at some point in a legal career attorneys will be asked by friends and family for legal advice, and they will probably want the advice for free. This puts an attorney in an awkward position. Of course, an attorney wants to help loved ones, but can the attorney dedicate the time and attention to the legal questions? Can the attorney afford to do it for free? This blog will lay out some of the considerations an attorney has to make and hopefully it will explain to family and friends who are not given advice an explanation of why an attorney might not be able to help. This post is in no way comprehensive, but only seeks to provide some relevant issues to consider.
What Is Premises Liability and How Does It Affect Landlords?
There are seemingly countless issues relating to landlord-tenant relationships. When can a landlord evict a tenant? When does a landlord have to fix broken items in the property? Can a tenant have pets? When can a landlord increase rent? One important issue that is usually not considered until something goes wrong is what is a landlord’s liability to a tenant who is injured on the property? This blog seeks to lay out the basic analysis for this question.
What is Mediation in an Arizona Personal Injury Case?
According to Webster, Mediation is an “intervention between conflicting parties to promote reconciliation, settlement, or compromise.” (sub-section a). Put another way, mediation is where parties come together with a third party to try and resolve a dispute. In Arizona, mediation is used in personal injury cases (also known as accident cases), to resolve conflicts between the injured party (the “Plaintiff”) and the insurance company representing the person that caused the injury (the “Defendant”). This post seeks to explain the benefits and negative sides of mediation to give those who have been injured an understanding of what to expect.
Can I Do My Personal Injury Case Myself?
The short answer is yes, but the more relevant question is should you? This article will explain the basics of the legal process to allow you to evaluate if you can/should proceed with personal injury litigation yourself. Please note, this is just an overview and there is additional nuance outside the scope of this post.
Personal Injuries and Personal Injury Compensation
“Personal injury” refers to physical or psychological harm to a person, as opposed to property damage to property or reputation. This can include injuries to the body, mind, or emotions. Personal injuries can also include mental anguish, pain and suffering, and loss of earnings. Sadly, some injuries may be permanent.
Dram Shop Law
A dram shop law renders a dram shop liable for the harmful acts of its intoxicated customers when it overserves an intoxicated customer, and said customer then causes harm to a third-party victim as a result of his/her intoxication (e.g. a drunk driving accident). A dram shop is "[a] place where alcoholic beverages are sold; a bar or saloon." Dram Shop, Black's Law Dictionary (11th ed. 2019).
We’re Now North Central
We are thrilled to announce that Fowler St. Clair is expanding its presence with the opening of a new office in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Our team has worked tirelessly to establish ourselves as a leading legal resource, and this expansion will allow us to better serve our clients in the North Central region. Resting on the ... Read more
Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”)
If you are a small to medium-size business owner, you need to be aware of the new Corporate Transparency Act ("CTA"). The CTA places additional regulatory burdens on most small to medium-size businesses making it more expensive and complicated to operate. There are significant penalties for a lack of compliance, so it is important for business owners to understand the CTA's requirements and the steps necessary to comply. These are discussed in this Article.
Together… We Make a Mark: 4 Reasons Why Fowler St. Clair is the Best Place to Work in 2024!
Having just completed our 11th Anniversary, Fowler St. Clair remains committed to its belief that creative legal strategies, proactive solutions, and strategic collaboration are key components to delivering real results, and we recognize that it is a joint effort between our clients and our team! 1. We make service our mantra At Fowler St. Clair ... Read more