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In these difficult economic times, some are providing loans to distressed businesses and individuals at high interest rates. Based on a recent experience, I caution lenders to ensure their interest rates are legal. As you...

For those thinking that a GOP victory in the race for White House is going to change the landscape for the estate and gift tax, think again.  According to a recent article in the Politico, the estate and gift tax is likely...

What happens if a general contractor hires an independent contractor to perform dangerous work and one of the contractor’s workers is injured on the job?  Is the general contractor liable for the worker’s injuries?  In...

Just in case everyone forgot, there are only 100 more days before taxmageddon.  Today’s posting by Americans for Tax Reform goes into gory detail about the particulars.  These are the highlights for what awaits in 2013:...

Homeowners who have resisted refinancing despite the low interest rates for fear of risking personal liability in the event of foreclosure will soon have cause to celebrate.  Starting January 1, 2013, a new law enacted in...

Technology innovation continues at Cummins & White.  Attorneys can now conduct Examinations Under Oath online and in real time, eliminating costly and time-consuming travel. Insurance attorney Melody Mosley recently...

There is a relatively new and exciting form of limited liability company (“LLC”) that has been attracting owners who own multiple properties.  This form of LLC is the series LLC (“Series LLC”). A Series LLC is a...

If you’ve attended a Cummins & White’s construction seminar or listened to one of its webinars recently, you are well aware that after the recording of your mechanics lien, you have ninety (90) days in which to...