Category Archives: Noteworthy News

Most tenants are in belief that when they pay a security deposit, they won’t ever see it again. This misconception has caused many to lose their deposit unnecessarily.  When a tenant vacates a rental property at the end of their … Continue reading →

Beginning sometime after August 20, 2024, new noncompete agreements between employers and employees will no longer be allowed under a new FTC rule passed April 23, 2024. In brief: After the rule becomes effective (not before August 20, 2024), new … Continue reading →

Being evicted from a rental unit can be detrimental to not only your wallet, but also your credit score. When an eviction occurs and pings on your credit, you may struggle with obtaining a new place to live, and landlords … Continue reading →

Utah recently passed a law that allows paralegals to independently practice in specific areas of law, in certain circumstances. The areas of law currently open for Licensed Paralegal Practitioners, as of right now, are: Family Law; Landlord/Tenant disputes; and, Debt … Continue reading →

CDC Moratorium: Covid-19 has caused tension and confusion when it comes to the rights and laws on evictions. Until July 31, 2021 tenants may be protected under the CDC moratorium. This protection is for nonpayment of rent; a tenant can … Continue reading →

Climbing into the near year, tensions are stiff with the new Covid-19 vaccine being distributed. We came across a simple but effective article discussing Utah employers possibly requiring employees to take the vaccine once it is offered. Spencer Phillips made … Continue reading →

Right now, everyone is on high alert surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic. We fell across an interesting article discussing the use of Cannabis in blocking coronavirus receptors.  Alberta researcher, Igor Kovalchuk at the University of Lethbridge has discovered that cannabis extracts … Continue reading →