Someone signing a will

3 Reasons You Need a Will

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Everyone needs a will. Every year, individuals die without wills, and their families deal with a great deal of unnecessary headache, stress and sorrow because of the unpreparedness of the family member who passed away. But despite the fact that…
Employees having a company meeting

6 Benefits to Limited Liability Companies

What is an LLC, and why should you get one? LLCs are a powerful and flexible corporate form that provide incredible opportunities and protection for business owners. Even if you’re a small business, an LLC can provide a platform to grow and…
A photo of the "First Amendment Sign" at a National Park. The sign says "First Amendment Expression Area: This area has been set aside for individuals or groups exercising their constitutional First Amendment rights. The National Park Service neither encourages nor discourages, or otherwise endorses, these activities."

National Park "First Amendment" Signs Should Come Down

Last week, after observing signs in National Parks purporting to limit the exercise of the First Amendment, Attorney Joel Ready sent the following letter to Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Department of Interior, and to Michael Reynolds, the director…
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Film the Police

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Filming the police has become an act of political speech. Police actions caught on camera have played an enormous role in debates over police brutality and practices over the last twenty years, most infamously in the case of Rodney King. In…
Attorney Joel Ready doing an interview with 69 News

Police Dashboard Camera Videos Must Be Released

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Police dashboard camera videos are available to the public pursuant to Right to Know requests in Pennsylvania, says the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. The ruling in Pennsylvania State Police v. Grove, which came down Tuesday, affirms that Motor…
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Contracts Promote Business

Contracts are the fabric of society. Contracts promote business by clarifying parties' expectations and facilitating better working relationships. They hold us together, allowing commerce to go forward quickly and securely, and allow the conscientious…