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In September of 1996, Bill Clinton signed the Defence of Marriage Act (DOMA) into federal law. Under DOMA, no U.S. state or political subdivision is required to recognize a same-sex marriage treated as a marriage in another state. Section 3 of DOMA codifies the non-recognition of same-sex marriage for all federal purposes, including insurance benefits […]

So years ago, you did something you regret. It left a mark alright, just not one you are proud of; the mark is on your criminal record. Whether it was getting busted with marijuana, causing criminal mischief, or something more serious, you likely have wondered what expungement would require. Expungement is the process of legally […]

“WEEDS” “AMERICAN WEED” “WEED WARS” “POT TV” “TOKE OF THE TOWN” “CANNIBIS CULTURE” “420 MAGAZINE” “HIGH TIMES” The growing acceptance of marijuana consumption is apparent from the success of popular shows and magazines focusing solely on the marijuana trade. Marijuana has, it seems, become a media obsession. The change in attitude is also reflected in […]

One of the questions I hear most often as I talk with people about estate planning is “What do you think about the online do it yourself legal websites?” My response is usually something along the lines of, “you get what you pay for;” the Gore-Tex case demonstrates the truth in this statement. Bill Gore, […]

At the beginning of the month, one of our law firm family members suffered a major heart attack. What seemed to be an unfortunate set of circumstances actually ended up saving his live. These “unfortunate” circumstances placed him in the hospital, on the gurney, when his heart attack hit. He was immediately iced down to […]