7 Ways to Keep Homes Safe While on Vacation

Summer is about to be in full swing, which means many Americans across the country will soon be leaving their homes to go on vacation. But leaving for an extended period of time can raise worries about home safety.  Safety Worries Prevent Relaxation  For most, vacation is a time for relaxation and a

New Ruling and Letter on Noncompete Clauses

My very first writing assignment in law school involved covenants not to compete. One of the most fascinating aspects of these agreements is that they can be treated very differently depending on the industry. There is also a long history of the courts either declining to enforce a covenant altogeth

45% of Homebuyers Sign Documents They Don’t Understand

  Nearly half (45%) of recent homebuyers said they signed documents they didn’t fully understand when purchasing their home, according to a survey by Smallpdf.  The documents that they found most confusing were:  Escrow instructions (31%)  Title insurance (26%)  Closing disclosure (21%)  Property di

5 Fun Facts About Summer Cookouts

Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer … and the unofficial start of cookout season. For those who like to kick back and throw some food on the grill, here are five fun facts about Americans’ cookout preferences.  1. Summer isn’t complete without cookouts.  What makes for the perfect summer?