By: Terry Bennett Would you consider buying a home that was thought to be haunted? What about a home where a murder occurred? Properties like these are called stigmatized properties. A stigmatized property could be a house thought to be haunted, a house where a murder, suicide or violent crime … [Read more...] about Selling a Haunted House
U.S. Supreme Court Affirms Legislative Prayer
By: Mike Pike The U.S. Supreme Court recently opened the floor for sectarian prayers at local government meetings, deciding public prayers before the town board meetings in Greece, N.Y., did not violate the First Amendment rights of citizens attending the meetings. Because prayers very … [Read more...] about U.S. Supreme Court Affirms Legislative Prayer
Preparing for the Risk of Disability
By: Terry Bennett When most people consider estate planning, they usually think about what will happen after their death. Unfortunately, many underestimate the need to prepare for their risk of disability. While a will does not take effect until death, a General Durable Power of Attorney protects … [Read more...] about Preparing for the Risk of Disability
The Danger of Misclassifying Workers
By: Terry Bennett Many employers misclassify workers as independent contractors. The reasons are obvious: no duty to withhold taxes, no duty to pay Social Security or Medicare, no duty to provide workers’ compensation coverage, no duty to pay unemployment and no duty to provide any employee … [Read more...] about The Danger of Misclassifying Workers
Business Law Success Story
By: Dustin Humphrey In last week’s blog we shared insights on the type of legal advice you should seek when starting a business, but that advice doesn’t end when the business entity is legally established and all prudent agreements are in order. The attorneys at Skeeters, Bennett, Wilson & … [Read more...] about Business Law Success Story
Impact After the Crash Movie Premieres
The feature documentary Impact: After the Crash, The story of the 1988 Carrollton, Kentucky bus crash premieres this week at two screenings in Hardin County. The first will be on Tuesday, May 14 (the 25th anniversary of the crash) at the Historic State Theater in Elizabethtown. This initial screen … [Read more...] about Impact After the Crash Movie Premieres
Skeeters, Bennett, Wilson & Pike Debut New Brand, Launch New Website
Skeeters, Bennett, Wilson & Pike Attorneys at Law (SBWP) is pleased to announce the launch of its new brand image and website today. The logo represents the firm’s strength in protecting the rights of its clients in serious legal matters. The column in the center signifies that strength and … [Read more...] about Skeeters, Bennett, Wilson & Pike Debut New Brand, Launch New Website