April 14, 2023

Premises Liability in Montana

Premises liability describes legal claims that can result from a dangerous condition on another person or business’s property. The most common claims are slips and falls; […]
December 28, 2022

Will or Trust: Which One?

It’s considered a wise practice to have a will or trust in place in your adult life, even when you are unmarried or do not have […]
December 15, 2022

Montana’s Ridley Law and You

Imagine a person sitting in their car at a red light, patiently waiting for the green light to cross an intersection. As the light changes and […]
October 31, 2022

Impaired Driving in Montana, DUI or DWI In Montana, it’s illegal for anyone with a blood-alcohol content of 0.08 percent to operate a motor vehicle. Most […]
November 4, 2021

Expert Testimony in Personal Injury Cases

Personal injury cases can seem straightforward at first glance: Someone is injured because someone else was negligent in their actions or responsibilities, so the injured person […]
October 23, 2021

Insurance Companies Acting in Bad Faith

If you’re ever in a situation where you need insurance to pay — whether it’s someone else’s insurance paying for repairs or injuries after a crash […]
September 3, 2021

Without a Will in Montana

Writing a will is about more than just deciding who gets what. It’s about cementing a legacy and about making things simpler for the people you […]
July 2, 2021

Discrimination in the Workplace: Montana Laws

Discrimination in the workplace can make a business uninviting, unwelcoming and can also earn that business a poor reputation among prospective employees. And while discrimination can […]
April 30, 2021

Contract Management for Success

The business world moves at an ever-increasing pace, especially with new technologies and ideas introduced seemingly every day. Part of being successful is being able to […]
April 13, 2021

Parenting Plans in Montana

Having a child doesn’t necessarily mean two people will agree on everything, but even people with acrimonious relationships tend to agree on one thing, and that […]
April 2, 2021

COVID Vaccines & Businesses

We all made adjustments in our lives in 2020, when COVID-19 shut down our offices, schools, churches, and more. It was a difficult time for many […]
February 23, 2021

Emancipation Laws in Montana

Emancipation laws allow children to gain the legal rights they would usually get after turning 18. In becoming a legal adult before age 18, emancipated minors […]
February 9, 2021

New Business Start-Up Steps

Entrepreneurs are an essential piece of our economy and culture: The people who take their dreams and decide to turn them into reality. As much as […]
January 22, 2021

Conservatorship Laws in Montana

If you want to find common ground with nearly anyone, consider that we all want to take care of our families as best we can. And […]
January 8, 2021

Prenups, Postnups & Cohabitation Law

Prenuptial Agreements, Postnuptial Agreements & Cohabitation Laws Being in love is an exciting and important part of life and taking that love to the stage of […]
December 22, 2020

Employee Manual: Where to Start

When you start a business, there’s much work behind the scenes to ensure the company is ready to roll when the doors open. Part of this […]
December 7, 2020

Child Support Laws in Montana

Child Support Laws in Montana A parent’s world revolves around their child (or children). This doesn’t change if the parents or guardians decide to split up, […]
October 20, 2020

Charitable Giving Through Wills

Estate planning is as unique as the person it’s about, highlighting their wishes and underscoring their life’s passions. And if your passions include charitable giving, it’s […]
October 7, 2020

Premises Liability: Protecting Yourself

Imagine that it is winter in Montana, and though the snow is piling up, you put off shoveling and salting your sidewalks. A visitor stops by […]
September 22, 2020

Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage in Montana

Driving is an essential part of many of our lives. Whether we are hitting the daily commute for work, heading down the road to school, or […]
September 11, 2020

Should You Have an Estate Plan?

Planning for your family’s future and the life you built in the event of your death is part of responsible financial management. But when it comes […]
August 24, 2020

Employer Responsibility with Employees Working from Home

The COVID-19 pandemic is unprecedented in modern America for many reasons, but one of the most impactful effects has been the forced closure of offices across […]
August 7, 2020

Summer Jobs and Employment Laws

Getting that first summer job can be an important time in a teenager’s life, with the opportunity for more financial freedom and a start toward independence. […]
July 20, 2020

Work Hours and COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic, while still ongoing, has already changed the way many businesses had operated before, now with employees working from home or not able to […]
July 8, 2020

Navigating Through Divorce

Divorce is considered one of the most stressful life events people may go through, right up there with death and moving. And there’s no one right […]
June 10, 2020

New Hire Contracts: Employment Law

Starting your own business is often a pursuit of passion, the kind of work you love so much that you decided to go out on your […]
May 29, 2020

The Role of a Personal Representative/Executor of an Estate

A death in the family is a turning point for many of us – our lives change, never to be the same again, but continuing on, […]
May 15, 2020

Employment Attorneys Work

There’s plenty to think about when it comes to being a good employee, from showing up on time to dressing appropriately and interacting well with others.  […]
April 28, 2020

Contesting a Will

Experiencing a death in the family can be chaotic and sorrowful, even if the deceased tried to ease the process by planning in advance with a […]
April 16, 2020

Business Interruption Insurance

As we continue to watch our economic landscape feel the ripple effects of COVID-19, many small business owners find themselves reeling as they send employees home […]
April 1, 2020

Human Resources for Small Business

Owning a small business means having to wear many hats, from CEO or president to the janitor, all in one day. And while that may change […]
March 24, 2020

Emergency FMLA Expansion Act

To address the widespread effects of COVID-19, also referred to as Coronavirus, Congress made emergency laws expanding both the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and […]
March 18, 2020

Temporary Operations Update in Response to COVID-19

We continue to closely follow updates regarding the state of current events surrounding the COVID-19 virus. Beginning March 16, 2020, our firm will be engaging in […]
March 12, 2020

Power of Attorney: Context and Varying Roles

We like to think we will always be capable of living the lives we have now, but our circumstances will inevitably change. This is why it’s […]
February 19, 2020

Social Media in Employment

With the internet and technology continuing to expand at a rapid pace, it’s expected that our interactions with them are increasing as well. This includes social […]
January 30, 2020

Drug Testing and Montana Law

There are many hoops prospective employees have to jump through to get a job, ranging from having a website to enduring multiple rounds of interviews. One […]
January 21, 2020

Are You Being Paid for Overtime Work?

Montana has an extensive set of employment laws protecting employers and employees, and some of those laws may differ from other places in the country. According […]
December 24, 2019

At-Will Employment in Montana

Losing a job can be one of the most stressful times in a person’s life as our work is often connected to our well-being, financially, mentally, […]
December 10, 2019

Were You Wrongfully Terminated from Your Job?

Losing your job can feel overwhelming. But Montana employees have certain rights when it comes to losing their jobs and may have a claim for what […]
October 30, 2019

Is Your Real Estate Investment Properly Protected?

You’ve purchased an investment property, made some updates, and created a space that is ready for renters. But before you hand over those keys, have you […]