Emojis in Court Cases Leave Many Lost in Translation

Emojis in Court Cases Leave Many Lost in Translation

“Wait, does that mean they’re crying or laughing?” “Why did he send me an alligator?” “What does the eggplant mean?” I’m referring to emojis, of course. You love to hate them, but you know you use them too. We mostly think of emojis as harmless fun or a shortcut for...
When Going Through a Divorce, Timing Can Be Everything

When Going Through a Divorce, Timing Can Be Everything

 A Michigan man recently found himself on the wrong end of the waiting game in a divorce proceeding. Rich Zelasko and his wife, Mary Beth, began divorce proceedings in 2011; however, their divorce was not finalized until 2018. In 2013, Mr. Zelasko was the lucky winner...
An Introduction to Trusts

An Introduction to Trusts

By Laura Vaught This article was first published in the official magazine of the Tennessee Cattlemen’s Association, Tennessee Cattle Business. A trust can be a useful tool in estate planning, but one you may not be as familiar with.  Unfortunately trusts often...
Good Fences Make Good Neighbors (And Help Limit Liability)

Good Fences Make Good Neighbors (And Help Limit Liability)

By Laura Vaught      (This article was first published in the official magazine of the Tennessee Cattlemen’s Association, Tennessee Cattle Business.) When I was growing up and we were building, repairing, or painting a fence, I never knew there were so much...