Why my first piano recital in 42 years reminds me of YOUR contract needs!!
May 11, 2016 | Carole Clark IsaksonFriday May 6, 2016. A moment I had (surprisingly!) come to dread. It wasn’t the idea of being in front of large groups of people, I’m an attorney and speaking to large groups is common for me and actually quite enjoyable. I wasn’t speaking though! I was playing the piano… and I hadn’t had a piano recital in 42 years… I have never abandoned my love of the piano, but over the years I found I wasn’t pushing myself to conquer difficult pieces – after a few mistakes I would simply turn the page and move on to the next song. I tended to play the same ones from year to year. It was this realization that prompted me to sign up for piano lessons last fall – when my 12 year old signed up for her 4th year. Even then however, I questioned whether I REALLY needed to take lessons again. I’m an adult! Do I REALLY need someone to look over my shoulder to accomplish what I want to do? Wasn’t it just a question of more time? Couldn’t I do all this myself? Here is where I am reminded of your company, and your contracts. Laws change, people change, technology changes (daily!) and along with those changes you’ll have many…
Read MoreBarna, Guzy & Steffen LTD. Announces Addition of New Attorneys to Firm
May 9, 2016 | Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd.BGS is pleased and excited to announce that it is expanding and welcomes two new attorneys and staff who will bring in opportunities in two new areas of practice; Transportation Law and Computer and Software Law. Attorneys James H. Wills and Carole Clark Isakson from Kalina, Wills, Gisvold & Clark have joined the firm effective May 1, 2016. They bring with them their extensive experience in the areas of Transportation law, Computer and Software law, and Corporate law and will also help expand our practice in existing areas. Also joining the firm will be Jackie J. Campbell who will act as Legal Administrative Assistant for Jim and Carole. James H. Wills was a founding partner of Kalina, Wills, Gisvold & Clark and will come to BGS as Of-Counsel. He will continue to focus his practice extensively in the area of transportation law. Jim is committed to helping BGS with new marketing opportunities that will arise with the introduction of this new area of law and is also the catalyst for a BGS satellite office which will be located in Pequot Lakes, MN. He will maintain an office there, as well as at BGS in Coon Rapids. Office hours in Pequot Lakes will be available by appointment only. Carole Clark Isakson comes to BGS…
Read MoreHow to Shield Yourself from Common Personal Injury Suits
April 28, 2016 | Adriel B. VillarrealIf you are in a car accident and feel you may be at fault, you may find yourself facing a personal injury lawsuit. What can you do to shield yourself from common personal injury suits and protect your financial interests? Here are some steps to take to protect you from legal repercussions in the wake of an accident. Exchange Information Immediately– When you are in a car accident, the first thing you should do is stop and exchange insurance and license information with the other driver or drivers. It is a criminal offense in every state to leave the scene of an accident, and can be used against you in a civil case as evidence of negligence. Never admit fault– Do not admit liability and try not to apologize for the accident, as this can be seen as claiming responsibility. Just ask if everyone is OK and don’t try to explain what happened. Take pictures– Regardless of who is at fault, you should take pictures of the accident scene and vehicle damage. Take close-up pictures and long range pictures, as well as photos of any skid marks, stop signs or traffic lights. If you believe road conditions or partially-obscured signs or traffic signals may have taken part in causing the accident, take photos…
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