Like millions of others across the globe, I appreciate the body of work of the late character actor Slim Pickens. He is perhaps most notably remembered for his portrayal of Maj. Kong in “Dr. Strangelove”. However, from time to time I will receive a call from a person with a legal need that harkens me…
At the risk of sounding like a windbag recounting past adventures, let me start off this piece by saying “there I was on the Baltic Sea coast”. Yes, I was in Aarhus, Denmark in the north of Jutland. The very neat hotel I was staying at indeed bordered the Baltic Sea and my hotel room…
One of the benefits of practicing law for almost 30 years is that I have seen many things and been involved in many different types of legal disputes. Most are very serious in nature ranging from wrongful death lawsuits to matters involving Fortune 100 corporations. But from time to time there are matters I have…
The Battle of the Atlantic occurred during the entire course of America’s involvement in the European theatre of war during World War Two. It was a deadly struggle pitting American and allied naval and merchant shipping forces against the wolfpacks of the German U Boats. Our British allies were in desperate need of supplies and…
The Principality of Andorra is a lovely country nestled in the Pyrenees mountains on the Iberian Peninsula. It is bordered by France to the north and Spain to the south. The principality has an area of 180.7 square miles which is just a bit smaller than Oconee County, Georgia. It’s population of 77,000 is roughly…
Anyone who has ever had a plumbing emergency at their home or office knows the value rendered by an experienced plumber. Like the calvary of old, good plumbers sweep in and come to the rescue during an hour of need. Experienced plumbers are paid handsomely and deservedly so. Hence the wise person seeks the advice…
Most automobile accidents can be avoided. Even when an accident is not one’s fault, a bit of defensive driving in many cases could have averted a collision. Being alert and knowing not only what is going on directly in front of you but also behind you and on each side of you will increase your…