Dale's Blog

Voice controls for cars may not be safer

Published: Friday, April 6, 2012
A number of states have banned drivers from using cell phones and the use of other electronic devices. A recent report in USA Today indicates that one alternative — voice controls for phones, navigation, and other dashboard tasks — may not be any better at reducing distraction. more»

Jeep Wrangler part of safety investigation

Published: Wednesday, April 4, 2012
There’s bad news for champions of the Jeep Wrangler SUV. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has received eight reports of fires in 2010 model year Wranglers, according to this AP report. In most instances, the fires occurred while the Wranglers were moving, but no injuries or deaths are believed to be linked to the fires. more»

Workers aren’t responsible for employer’s breach of contract

Published: Friday, March 30, 2012
It’s a fact of business life that employees sign binding contract on behalf of their employers all the time. It’s the only way work could get done. What happens to that employee, though, if the company reneges? more»

Rearview cameras on cars still not mandatory despite legislation

Published: Thursday, March 29, 2012

In 2008, then-President George W. Bush signed a law requiring new cars and light trucks to come equipped with a rearview camera. The idea was to prevent people from being injured while the vehicle was backing up, often in a driveway. However, according to this piece in the Tampa Bay Times, “the U.S. Transportation Department cannot seem to settle on the mandate’s details — needlessly delaying the days of safer driveways.” 

Can anyone place a grave marker?

Published: Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Most of the time, a deceased person can count on their next of kin to erect a marker stone on his or her grave. There are instances, though, when that doesn't happen, and if someone else decides they want to step in and place a gravestone things can get tricky. more»

Dealing with subdivision variances

Published: Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Many suburban subdivisions have requirements. They could relate to the height of a fence or the use of certain building materials. If one house is granted a variance, what does that mean for future homeowners seeking variances? more»