What Can Be Done About Defective Products, Fraudulent Advertising, or Unfair Sales Practices? Companies often create products designed to make consumers’ lives better. Whether it’s efficient new lawn equipment, medical devices that can restart your heart, or automobiles that help minimize injuries in a wreck, consumers believe these products are safe to use. If you [..]
If you’re like many Montana residents, you seldom need an attorney. However, when a situation arises that requires legal representation, you may not know what to expect from an attorney, even after you have asked for references and searched the review sites. It’s critical that both you and your attorney have a solid understanding of [..]
Can I Take Care of My Legal Issue Myself? Not all Montana legal issues require an attorney, but you can benefit from their knowledge, experience, and insight in many situations. Sometimes the best time to consult an attorney is before legal problems arise. Preventive law can help save you time and worry by eliminating problems [..]
Construction workers have one of the most dangerous jobs in Montana. As a community’s needs change, new and updated structures are necessary. Although this means that workers can often maintain steady, consistent work, construction site accidents can be life-threatening. Mitigating safety hazards for worker safety can help keep projects on track and prevent costly claims. [..]
Hiring an attorney can be intimidating. With so many law firms to choose from, you may worry about going with the wrong one. How do you know if the attorney you hire is the best one for your situation? Here are some tips and things to consider if you have a legal issue that could [..]
Starting a business is thrilling and terrifying. If you’re like many small business owners, you might be strapped for cash and want to make sure you make the most of the funds you have. Having legal representation from the beginning can help you navigate the complex processes involved in creating a business, whether you’re solo [..]
As busy professionals, HR Managers have hundreds of pages of paper that cross their desk each week. A recent Montana Supreme Court Case highlights the importance of paying attention when served with a Montana Wrongful Discharge lawsuit and immediately providing a copy of the lawsuit to your Montana labor and employment attorneys. In Frye v. [..]
Labor & Employment Update Presentation for the Montana State Bar Association Jason Ritchie will be presenting the Labor and Employment law update at the 2020 CLE & Ski for the Montana State Bar Association. Included in the update will be a discussion of the recent Montana Board of Personnel Appeals (“BOPA”) new rule that permits [..]
