Category: General

Simply put, statutes of limitations are legal deadlines. In criminal matters, statutes of limitations define a specific period of time for prosecutors to bring charges for the commission of a crime. If the deadline passes, then charges cannot be filed. The same principle applies to civil cases. After a statute of limitations elapses, a civil […]

The holiday season is an occasion to spend time with family and friends, and enjoy the spirit of what life is all really about. It’s also a time for opening presents, delicious foods and celebration. Not everyone, however, is in a position to feel the joy. Thankfully, there are a number of ways to give […]

Thanksgiving is an amazing time of year. For many of us we are able to spend extended time with our loved ones. Whether it is extended family coming into town and college age kids returning home from school or much needed time off of work and sharing family traditions, we can all appreciate sitting around […]

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and all over the country people are raising awareness about breast cancer and how it’s affected millions of women and men. Early detection, education, and utilizing available support services are the best defenses against the disease according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. You can learn more about this […]

We know firsthand how damaging a hurricane can be to you and your family. No matter how prepared we are, sometimes the unexpected can happen. From loss of power and downed trees to lack of communication with loved ones and mandatory evacuations, there is so much to manage during a hurricane warning. As we wait […]

In 1919, a man named Charles Ponzi founded a firm known as the Securities Exchange Company, where he promised investors 50 percent returns within 45 days, or a whopping 100 percent return within 90 days. Due to his previous business successes, investors flocked to the new venture. Who wouldn’t want an astronomical return with very […]