by hirst | Mar 8, 2019 | Featured, Legal Updates
A recent decision from the United States District Court for North Dakota addresses the importance of the 7th Amendment right to trial by jury. The 7th Amendment provides, in relevant part, that “[i]n Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed...
by hirst | Jul 24, 2018 | Legal Updates, Transportation Law
The Wyoming Truckers Association along with the WHP and Wyoming Workforce Services recently published the results of a survey of long haul truck drivers who transport loads through Wyoming. According to the report, they asked drivers about their views of safety on...
by hirst | Jun 20, 2018 | Community, Featured, Legal Updates
Billie Addleman will present “Why, How and When It’s time to Have Difficult Conversations with Members of Your Board” along with Craig Showalter, President/CEO of the Wyoming Community Foundation. The presentation will be part of the two day Wyoming Nonprofit...
by hirst | Jun 18, 2018 | Employment Law, Featured, Legal Updates
Last summer, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) reinstated its practice of issuing opinion letters – official statements of DOL policy – to employers and employees regarding application of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). ...
by hirst | Mar 29, 2018 | Employment Law, Featured, Legal Updates
As the days get longer and the summer season beckons, many employers are preparing their summer internship programs. An internship is a great opportunity for a college student or budding professional to gain hands-on experience, and at the same time provides an...
by hirst | Mar 21, 2018 | Estate Planning, Featured, Legal Updates
by: Shaina Case “POLST” stands for “Provider Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment Program.” (Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 35-22-501 et seq.). POLST is not an acronym commonly known among households, attorneys, or medical providers, even though it became effective three years ago...
