Indian Law
One of the many interesting things about practicing law in Montana is that we have seven Indian reservations within our borders. The reservations have their own governments and the states cannot interfere with tribal self-government. This is important to us, because here in Kalispell, we …
Can the Insurance Company Do That?
I told you about Medpay insurance and why it might come in handy for you. I also told you about UIM and UM. Despite these great insurance provisions, I find that some people who need to and can file one of these claims are hesitant …
Snow and Ice
As I sit here today, at the beginning of April, snow flurries pass my window. It doesn’t look like anything’s sticking, but I’m not going to hold my breath. Snow can accumulate just about any time of the year in these parts. The weather reminds …
What’s a Settlement Conference?
A settlement conference, here in Montana, is an informal “mediation.” I put the word mediation in quotes because it might carry more technical overtones than I mean. Boiled down, a settlement conference is a meeting between parties in a dispute to try to settle a …
What’s a Deposition?
Depositions are a formal court proceeding and result in testimony that can sometimes be used at trial. Depositions are an attorney’s tool to find out about the other side’s case in the discovery phase of litigation. They generally take place after litigation has begun, but …
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