AARP has filed suit against the Department of Housing and Urban Development with respect to how HUD treats reverse mortgages. A reverse mortgage allows a person over age 62 to borrow against the equity in their home in either a lump sum or monthly payments, and...
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Brown Bag Biopsies
We are fortunate as Americans to have access to many different kinds of healthcare and treatments. However, a new study shows that sometimes there can be too much of a – good? – thing. The study looked at new nursing home admissions in Florida, and discovered that...
Molly The Trailblazer
Looks like someone is following in Molly’s rather petite footsteps – Monty the therapy dog will be consoling law students at Yale University. Monty, Molly suggests you get a bandana. For Law Students With Everything, Dog Therapy For Stress -Monica
Beware: Fedex Scam
Should you receive a FedEx package which says it is from Katten Benson Zachry Golightly, LLP that contains a check, please do not deposit it. This is a scam. Someone is using our name and sending out fake checks. Please fax us a copy of the check and the mailing...
Hot, Hot, Hot
As I write this, I am enjoying ample air conditioning, after almost 3 days of no air conditioning at the office. Yes, our only 3-year old air conditioner went out last Friday, and was not repaired until late yesterday. With the prospect of 100+ degree temperatures for...
Tips For Caregivers
Caregiving is one of the most difficult, time consuming, and ultimately, most rewarding jobs any of us will have. While there are moments of love and joy, there are often many more moments of isolation, feeling overwhelmed, and frustration. It can be difficult to take...
