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SELF DEFENSE

Jul 21, 2016
I recently read an article discussing a group of men who stood outside of the Republican National Convention with their guns in holsters on their hips. The men took this action to draw attention to their Constitutional right to carry a gun, show that guns could be handled responsibly and in case they needed to act in self-defense.  Self-defense is…[...]

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Direction from Above

Jul 20, 2016
Dear Friends, Gretchen Wilson, who I attend church with on a regular basis, sent me the following statement that was made by Minister Joe Wright who opened the new session of the Kansas Senate with the following prayer. I thought that whoever you are, if in fact you believe in God, you would appreciate these remarks. Sincerely, Jim Bordas "Heavenly…[...]

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Legal News and Product Recalls

An Analysis of Tom Brady’s Strategic Decision to Appeal or Not to Appeal

Jul 19, 2016
Tom Brady has given up on the appeals process with regard to his four game suspension to start the 2016-17 NFL season resulting from his involvement in the Deflategate scandal surrounding deflated New England Patriots footballs in the 2015 playoffs. However, the reasons behind his decision are likely strategic. If Brady had chosen to appeal the decision of the 2nd…[...]

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A PLUG FOR THE OHIO VALLEY MALL

Jul 18, 2016
I live two miles from the I-70 East exit to the Ohio Valley Mall. I will freely admit -- I am a mall person.  I can’t tell you how many times people have said to me, “There is nothing for me at that mall”.  Well, I love our mall.  I am addicted to Auntie Anne’s Pretzels and I love Fabio’s…[...]

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THE STATUTE OF FRAUDS AND ITS IMPACT ON CONTRACTS

Jul 15, 2016
Potential clients, family and friends frequently ask what is required to make a contract legally binding. Many times, a contract simply requires an offer, acceptance of the offer and consideration.  Consideration is something of value that is promised or contracted for that induces or motivates the parties to enter into a contract.  While it is usually smart to document the…[...]

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The Growth of Jamboree in the Hills

Jul 14, 2016
When my husband and I moved to St. Clairsville in 1974, things were pretty dull around there. We moved to St. Clairsville from Upper St. Clair, Penn., which is within walking distance of South Hills Village.  The area was in the middle of an energy crisis and, as the saying goes, St. Clairsville “rolled up the streets” at 5:00.  And,…[...]

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It’s Not Rocket Science

Jul 13, 2016
Oh, but it is. In June, my son Casey took part in the 11th Intercollegiate Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC) at Green River, Utah, representing the West Virginia University Experimental Rocketry Team. This year’s competition involved 52 U.S. and international colleges and universities. Casey, along with six other members of the rocketry team, traveled across the country hauling their rocket named…[...]

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Heading to the Animal Shelter in Kanawha County, W.Va.

Jul 12, 2016
In an effort to assist areas impacted by flooding in the southern part of West Virginia, I was blessed to be able to go and deliver much needed supplies to the Kanawha Animal Shelter with Barb, president of Marshall County Animal Shelter board and Janie, volunteer fundraiser for the MCAS. We delivered donations from Marshall County to make sure all…[...]

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Legal News and Product Recalls

TIME TO ALLOW VIDEO CAMERAS IN FEDERAL COURT

Jul 11, 2016
How is it possible that we can keep up with the Kardashians, but we cannot keep up with the Supreme Court? Although many states permit some form of video recordings of state court proceedings, video cameras and recordings are prohibited in the U.S. Supreme Court and all lower federal courts, save a very limited pilot project for some cases in…[...]

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Legal News and Product Recalls

First Of Its Kind Car Crash Raises A Host Of Legal Issues

Jul 8, 2016
It was reported last week that a Tesla Model S with the Autopilot system activated was involved in a fatal crash, the first known fatality in which a car that was operating, at least semi-autonomously, crashed without human input. The crash occurred when a tractor trailer drove across a highway, perpendicular to the Tesla. The driver of the Tesla, a…[...]

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