In recent years the frequency of network breaches, loss of data and privacy violations has increased with the computerized maintenance of business data and customer information. Are you sure your insurance coverage would cover loss caused by power … [Read more...] about Insurance Coverage for Your Electronic Data, Network and Privacy Risks
Expanded (Retroactive) Powers for Health Care Representatives
As of January 1, 2012, the Health Care Representative you nominated in your Advance Directive has the power to consent to your physical health care, and the power to admit or retain you in a health care facility for mental health treatment. This is true … [Read more...] about Expanded (Retroactive) Powers for Health Care Representatives
The Changing Dynamics in Short Sale Situations
A short sale is the sale of property for an amount less than what is owed to the lender whose loan is secured by that property. Because most promissory notes accelerate the balance of the loan upon sale of the collateral and because most purchasers would … [Read more...] about The Changing Dynamics in Short Sale Situations
Reaffirming Debts in Bankruptcy
Despite the drop in the number of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy filings in 2011, the projections for 2012 are bleak. For creditors, that means continuing to navigate the rules in bankruptcy. Some debtors holding collateral will try and reaffirm … [Read more...] about Reaffirming Debts in Bankruptcy
“Hunger to Hope” Food Drive
Sherman Sherman Johnnie & Hoyt, LLP joined the fight against local hunger. This year marks the 23rd Annual Rotary Food Drive hosted by nearly 200 Marion and Polk county Rotarians. The Rotary Drive, this year themed “Hunger to Hope”, is one of the … [Read more...] about “Hunger to Hope” Food Drive