With doorbell and security cameras seeming to be everywhere, the possibility of them recording conversations and events without proper consent has increased. Audio recording in particular can raise serious legal issues under wiretapping laws which can impose large fines and jail time for violations. These laws vary from state-to-state, and frequently, providing notice that someone may be recorded isn't sufficient. Before enabling audio recording businesses, property owners, and individuals should understand what they can -- and can't -- legally record. Read our blog to learn when “private eyes” can become legally risky “private ears.”
Read MoreIn HARDY’s “McArthur,” four generations are connected by the same family land, but only one person ultimately has to decide whether to keep it or sell it. Real-life heirs property can be much messier: as property passes from one generation to the next, ownership can become divided among siblings, cousins, children, and grandchildren who may have very different ideas about how to deal with expenses, repairs, liens, financing, and whether to sell. Read our blog to learn about heirs property and how a written and recorded agreement can help heirs address expenses, responsibilities, decision-making, and future transfers before family land becomes a family dispute.
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