Who needs estate planning in Colorado? This questions was posed by Wayne Farlow in ColoradoBiz.com (see full article here: http://www.cobizmag.com/articles/who-needs-estate-planning). The answer is pretty straight forward: Anyone who is going to die. Not to be morbid, but that is the simple truth. No matter the size of your estate, a little planning can save your […]
Have you ever heard the acronym “NIMBY” before? In case not, it stands for "Not in My Backyard", and is a pejorative term for activist neighbors or communities that staunchly oppose some new development on often spurious grounds. “Want to build a park? Well, not in my backyard. It will attract too many teens and […]
Loyal followers of the Jurisco Surety Blog will know that, to operate certain businesses in the State of California, business owners must acquire a license bond to qualify for a license. An article by Matthew Yglesias on Slate.com brought the onus the various licensing boards put on business owners brought the subject of license bonds […]
Immigration is one of the biggest issues facing California and the nation right now. Turn on the television or open up any newspaper (online in this case) and you will find a story on immigration. A recent article on WashingtonPost.com by William Harless is just one of hundreds of examples. (see full article here). What […]
Two recent trends in California have dramatically altered the landscape of “Landlord/Tenant Relationship”; specifically evictions. The first is the skyrocketing real estate market. The second is the rise of ‘room share’ applications like AirBnB and VRBO. What this means is that there is money to be made and both sides, and owners and renters are […]
A recent article in the New York Times by Jennifer Medina on California labor issues (found here) prompted a question. Do you know where your state stands in regards to labor laws? Not all states are equal. In fact, nationwide, there is significant variation between labor heavy regulations and those that favor the employer. Laws […]
Legendary College Football coach Bobby Bowden was once asked why his wife wasn’t with him at an awards banquet. His response (paraphrased response): “Well, you just can’t remember everything”. How many of you have ever guilty of losing your keys? The remote? Or, heaven forbid, your cell phone? Show of hands . . . .? […]
In California, Professional Guardians play a vital role in the well-being of the state’s elderly and disabled. Let’s face it: In today’s society, Guardians are essential. And with great power comes great responsibility and, also, a greater risk of system abuse. The and that is why there are checks put in place by the California […]
We at Jurisco know that the construction industry in California is humming again. New projects, both public and private are being executed all over the state. And so largely gone are the days where shrinking fund availability leads to many unpaid (and unhappy) contractors. Largely gone but not completely. Every day in California, aggrieved contractors […]