A Starting Guide to Non-Conforming Uses
Question: If I’m operating a business in a zoning district that my business is no longer eligible to operate in, what can I do?
Entries by CCLM Law
Employer Access of an Employee’s Personal Information on a Work-Device
Question: What information may an employer access from an employee’s employer-issued mobile device?
Harassment in the Workplace
Title VII is a federal law which seeks to address discrimination and harassment in workplaces. Title VII regulates employers with 15 or more employees. Title VII prohibits harassment of individuals based on the following protected characteristics: race, color, national origin, sex, religion, and some other factors. What constitutes harassment? For an employee to bring a […]
Adverse Possession & Squatter’s Rights
Q: A few years ago my neighbor put up a fence, and I think it encroaches onto my property by a few inches. Does my neighbor have a claim for adverse possession for part of my land?
Know Your Contractor Before You Hire
Q: I was thinking about hiring a contractor to do some work on my house, but I’ve heard horror stories about unlicensed contractors doing shoddy work and running off before the work is finished. What can I do to protect myself?
Tax Deed Sale or Tax Deed Fail?
Q: I’d like to purchase property at an upcoming Tax Deed sale. What do I need to do, and what should I be aware of?
Code Enforcement Liens
Q: A code inspector recently notified me about a code violation concerning my property. What is the process of enforcing a code violation?
Pets and Estate Planning
When we think about estate planning, we generally focus on our family and friends, but what about our pets that may outlive us?
Collecting Taxes on Collectibles
Do you have a collection that you wish to sell? If so, the IRS may determine that your collection is composed of “collectibles” and apply a 28% capital gains tax rate to any gain you may acquire from the sale of your collection. Generally, for most taxpayers, the capital gains tax rate is 15%.
Recent Court Case Might Not Be Just for the Birds
Q: I raise wild birds for sale as pets on my property. Can I qualify for an agricultural tax exemption for my property?
