Much like the recent abundance of snowfall, things in life can pile up pretty fast. Sometimes things come upon us so fast, it can be quite overwhelming on the mind, body, and soul.
In the realm of the legal world, things can definitely "snowball" if one does not take proper precautions. Take traffic law for example. More often than not, when someone gets what is at the time, a minor traffic infraction, they will put it off to the last minute in dealing with it and the matter soon escalates into something more serious. By ignoring something as minor and routine as a simple speeding ticket can transform into a misdemeanor in the blink of an eye. If one were to get pulled over again, having not dealt with the speeding ticket prior,
they can be charged with an "AUO" which is aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle, which is a misdemeanor. To lawfully take care of this situation will now cost you more time and money because it is a much greater offence. If, however, one didn't wait for things to "snowball," the issue could have been dealt with in a much easier and less stressful manner.
Things often snowball in the realm of estate planning as well. Here, people often do not take the time to plan for their future and in doing so, they leave themselves and loved ones in a difficult situation if and when things go wrong. For example, a lot of people put off drafting a Will because they feel they are either too young or that it is too morbid of a subject breach at the present time. If tragedy were to strike, however, a whole "blizzard" of negative repercussions could manifest at an alarming rate. One's personal assets could divest to someone other than those in which they were intended. Also, guardianship of children could pass to an individual that was not the first choice of the now deceased or incapacitated parent.
Another area where people become overwhelmed by waiting until the 11th hour is within the wonder world of tax and finances. Waiting until April 14 to start preparing one's taxes usually brings about catastrophic results, both mentally and financially.
By being proactive and thinking round circle, one will only benefit themselves not only in litigation but in life as a whole. I know it has been hard to avoid the snow this miserable winter, but with regard to your legal trials and tribulations, stay out of the cold and avoid the snowball effect.
Carbone & Carbone LLP, Martin A. Carbone, Esq., Attorney at Law
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Saturday, February 26, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
The Laws of Valentine's Day
1. Russell Stover heart-shaped boxes of chocolate must be distributed to one's significant other each and every year.
2. Buying your wife a new set of snow tires and calling them her Valentine's Day gift is strictly prohibited.
3. Handing one's wife a wad of cash at the end of the day and passing it off as a gift will buy you nothing but grief.
4. Avoid buying flowers from the super market, as they often expire before you reach your car in the parking lot.
5. Do not try to convince your significant other that celebrating Valentine's Day on February 15 is just as good, knowing full well that all candy is now 50 percent off.
6. If you have been married over 5 years, don't bother with stuffed animals.
7. If you live with your significant other, there is no reason to post "Happy Valentines Day" on their Facebook wall. (Unless, of course, you are in the dog house for some other relationship infraction.)
8. If married for over 10 years, a Valentine's Day "high five" is a perfectly acceptable form of affection.
9. If you are a newlywed, make sure that the gifts for your spouse and one's mother do not get mixed up.
10. When all else fails, one can never go wrong with Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.
Marty Carbone, Carbone & Carbone LLP, Attorneys at Law
www.carbonelawyer.com
2. Buying your wife a new set of snow tires and calling them her Valentine's Day gift is strictly prohibited.
3. Handing one's wife a wad of cash at the end of the day and passing it off as a gift will buy you nothing but grief.
4. Avoid buying flowers from the super market, as they often expire before you reach your car in the parking lot.
5. Do not try to convince your significant other that celebrating Valentine's Day on February 15 is just as good, knowing full well that all candy is now 50 percent off.
6. If you have been married over 5 years, don't bother with stuffed animals.
7. If you live with your significant other, there is no reason to post "Happy Valentines Day" on their Facebook wall. (Unless, of course, you are in the dog house for some other relationship infraction.)
8. If married for over 10 years, a Valentine's Day "high five" is a perfectly acceptable form of affection.
9. If you are a newlywed, make sure that the gifts for your spouse and one's mother do not get mixed up.
10. When all else fails, one can never go wrong with Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.
Marty Carbone, Carbone & Carbone LLP, Attorneys at Law
www.carbonelawyer.com
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Chasing Charlie Sheen
What can be said about Charlie Sheen that hasn't already been dissected in the press as of late? The man seemingly has nine lives and by the looks of things he may be closing in on number 8.
In terms of a legal standpoint, Martin Sheen's baby boy has caused quite a stir. As of this writing, his hit CBS show, Two and a Half Men has been shut down and put on indefinite hiatus. This is due to Sheen's current stint in rehab and the show's future is uncertain at this point.
One would think, on a technical standpoint, Sheen must be violating all sorts of terms within his CBS contract. Not knowing the specific terms and particulars, it can't be said for certain that he is, but the mere fact that he is not working due to his own faulty actions would suggest breach.
While Two and a Half men is on unplanned hiatus, there are countless workers that are out of a job, such as the shows writers, film crew, cameramen, etc. This is due to the "questionable" actions of one man. If this situation were to happen in the "real world," said individual would be sued by not only his employer, but also by those individuals in which are negatively affected by said breaching actions.
Again, technically speaking, I would bet my bottom dollar that CBS has every right to fire Charlie Sheen for his latest bout of indiscretions, but they won't. His fellow cast and crew could no doubt bring a legal cause of action against Mr. Sheen, but again, they won't. The reason they won't is sad but simple. It all comes down to money. Two and a Half Men brings in an insane amount of revenue for not only the CBS network, but also in syndication, which is where the real money is at. Just ask Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David.
If CBS were to take any sort of legal action against ol' Charlie, they would no doubt have standing, but in doing so, they would be shooting themselves in the foot.
So although it may seem as if Charlie Sheen has 9 lives when it comes to show business, his career, much like his character in the 1980's classic film Red Dawn, would have died had it not been for the surprise success of Two and a Half Men. Had it not been for this show, I would have bet all the money on Wall Street that the only recent role offered to Charlie Sheen would have been on Celebrity Rehab.
Of course, as the great Dennis Miller would say, That's just my opinion. I could be wrong.
Carbone & Carbone LLP, Martin A. Carbone, Esq., Attorney at Law
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In terms of a legal standpoint, Martin Sheen's baby boy has caused quite a stir. As of this writing, his hit CBS show, Two and a Half Men has been shut down and put on indefinite hiatus. This is due to Sheen's current stint in rehab and the show's future is uncertain at this point.
One would think, on a technical standpoint, Sheen must be violating all sorts of terms within his CBS contract. Not knowing the specific terms and particulars, it can't be said for certain that he is, but the mere fact that he is not working due to his own faulty actions would suggest breach.
While Two and a Half men is on unplanned hiatus, there are countless workers that are out of a job, such as the shows writers, film crew, cameramen, etc. This is due to the "questionable" actions of one man. If this situation were to happen in the "real world," said individual would be sued by not only his employer, but also by those individuals in which are negatively affected by said breaching actions.
Again, technically speaking, I would bet my bottom dollar that CBS has every right to fire Charlie Sheen for his latest bout of indiscretions, but they won't. His fellow cast and crew could no doubt bring a legal cause of action against Mr. Sheen, but again, they won't. The reason they won't is sad but simple. It all comes down to money. Two and a Half Men brings in an insane amount of revenue for not only the CBS network, but also in syndication, which is where the real money is at. Just ask Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David.
If CBS were to take any sort of legal action against ol' Charlie, they would no doubt have standing, but in doing so, they would be shooting themselves in the foot.
So although it may seem as if Charlie Sheen has 9 lives when it comes to show business, his career, much like his character in the 1980's classic film Red Dawn, would have died had it not been for the surprise success of Two and a Half Men. Had it not been for this show, I would have bet all the money on Wall Street that the only recent role offered to Charlie Sheen would have been on Celebrity Rehab.
Of course, as the great Dennis Miller would say, That's just my opinion. I could be wrong.
Carbone & Carbone LLP, Martin A. Carbone, Esq., Attorney at Law
http://www.carbonelawyer.com/
http://www.lakegeorgelawyer.com/
www.facebook.com/carbonelawgroup
http://twitter.com/carbonelaw1
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