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Horse Trainer Liability By: Crystal McDonough As a horse trainer you should consider several ways to protect yourself from liability exposure. Whether you are training horses (or their owners) at your own facility or training at other locations, you should always have...

Top 6 Legal Mistakes Small Businesses Make and How to Avoid Them By: Marc Summers Navigating the legal landscape is crucial for any business success. However, many companies make common legal mistakes that can lead to significant challenges. This article briefly...

Understanding Business and Corporate Compliance: A Key to Sustainable Success By: Marc Summers Introduction In today's complex regulatory environment, business and corporate compliance have become essential components of organizational success. Compliance refers to...

Horse Boarding Liability By: Crystal McDonough Whether you are boarding your horse or providing boarding facilities and services you should always have liability insurance, a well-written boarding contract, and waivers and/or releases as well as posting the standard...

Mitigating the Risk of Corporate Veil Piercing: Strategies for Business Protection By: Marc Summers IntroductionCorporate veil piercing is a legal concept that allows courts to hold a company's shareholders or directors personally liable for the company's debts and...

Buying or Selling a Horse – Not as Simple as a Handshake   By: Crystal McDonough When I bought our first horse it was for my daughter for 4H. At that time, I knew very little about horses, much less buying or selling a horse. Fortunately for me, we had a good...

Navigating the Complexities of Elder Law with McDonough Law Group   Elder law addresses the complex needs of elderly individuals and their families. As people age, many face the uncertainty of how their health, assets, and overall well-being will be managed. At...

Expanding Horizons: McDonough Law Group's Growth and Enhanced Legal Services   McDonough Law Group is proud to announce significant expansion, enhancing our capacity to deliver exceptional legal services across a broader geographical area. With recent additions...

Understanding Conservatorships and Guardianships: Legal Protection for Vulnerable Adults   Navigating the complexities of conservatorships and guardianships is crucial for ensuring the protection of vulnerable adults. These legal arrangements are designed to...

Water Law Wisdom: The Turner v. Bassett Case and New Mexico Water Rights By: Bruce Frederick The case of Turner v. Bassett[1] is an excellent primer on some important technical aspects of New Mexico water law, as well as a cautionary tale for lawyers and realtors...

Navigating Real Estate Purchases: Essential Due Diligence for Water Rights By: Kirsten M. Kurath Looking to buy a farm or ranch property, or even a large spread out of town? We can help you with the purchase and sale contract, but just as importantly, we can assist...

Navigating the Legal Waters When Your Adult Child Needs You Most By: Marc Summers There’s arguably nothing more heart-wrenching than receiving the call that your child has been in an accident, especially when they're living away from home, either for work or college....