This is the first in a series of articles meant to explore some of the legal requirements for starting a food related business. These articles are meant to be introductory in nature. The food service industry is extensively regulated at both the state and federal levels; more detailed consultation with an attorney before engaging in […]
In a 6-3 decision issued June 23, 2011, the United States Supreme Court struck down a Vermont law which restricted the ability of pharmaceutical companies to obtain information about what type of drugs doctors were prescribing to patients. The information is used by drug companies to more effectively market their products to doctors. Sorrell v. […]
Being called as a witness in court can be stressful. People who have seen courtroom dramas on television and in the movies fear that the opposing lawyer will trip them up, twist their words, or make them look foolish. In my 32 years experience I have found that does not happen to an honest witness […]
> We received a total of 81 responses to our survey about child custody and visitation. You can view the results here and here(We sent out surveys to two separate lists; hence the two results.)Some preliminary comments: first, my comments will compare the results only with Vermont law. Second, I asked respondents about “custody” and “visitation”. Those […]
> Last week, Alabama legislators introduced a bill which would change child custody laws in that state mandating shared custody between divorced parents The bill has stirred up controversy, and it is not clear it will pass. The Alabama bill is part of a nationwide trend of legislatures reviewing and revising child custody and visitation […]
> Ed. Note: this article was written by Attorney Bob Brazil and was the subject of last week’s “Law Matters” on Magic 97.7 In 1997 Vermont passed the “Vermont Residential Building Energy Standards” (“RBES”). Pursuant to this law, all residential construction occurring after July 1, 1998 must meet specific energy efficiency standards. “Residential construction” is […]
> Ed. Note: This article is written by Attorney Bob Brazil, our firm’s anglerphile, who first broadcast this information on “Law Matters”, our Wednesday show on Magic 97.7, on April 6, 2011. Trout season begins in Vermont on April 9th this year, and there is one major change in the law that anglers should know […]
> If you have been injured in an accident as a result of another person’s wrongful conduct, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses. Most claims settle before going to trial. So you should know the pitfalls to avoid when settling your personal injury claim 1. Settling too Soon: If you […]
> Vermont’s Guardian ad litem (“GAL”) system needs review and revision. GALs are appointed to represent the best interest of children. They are used in family court litigation between parents, and in cases where the state has either taken custody of a child in need of care and supervision, or a child who has committed […]
> The news is full of stories of victims of false statements on the internet. One ad says that the internet is like the “Wild West” and that there is nothing a victim can do. That is not quite true, but a victim’s options are limited. First, here is a primer on the law of defamation. Defamation […]