Meet the New Chief Justice

Many nights you can find him driving around the back forty acres in a tractor. Or mending fences. His hero is Thomas Jefferson. He's been a Judge in Superior Court, and Vice-Chancellor in Chancery Court, and a Justice in Delaware's Supreme Court.

This afternoon Myron T. Steele was invested with the office of Chief Justice of the Delaware Supreme Court. It marks a new beginning for Delaware Courts' which were lead wonderfully for a twelve year term by former Chief Justice E. Norman Veasey. Congratulations to the new Chief Justice.

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Estate Planning

There are a lot of myths and confusion about some aspects of estate planning. While you should always refer your specific question to an estate planning attorney, educating yourself about the process before hand will empower you to ask the right questions and understand the answers. Here is a good source for basic information to start your empowerment: ABA Public Information On Wills and Estate Planning

More Pro Bono Representation in Delaware

Esteban Parra is reporting in the Wilmington News Journal that more Delaware lawyers donate their time to help people who can't afford legal representation.

A great place to start looking for information about free legal assistance is on the pages of Delaware Volunteer Legal Services.

Can I get You a Deck for Your Interstate?

Some interesting plans for the development of the City of Wilmington were unfurled this morning. Amongst them is a deck that would cover part of Interstate 95, which bisects the City of Wilmington.

Some of the plans have people concerned that the neighborhoods they know will be completely changed. They're right.

But, it's reassuring that there are plans as complete as the ones being discussed, which show some vision for a better City. Now the City just needs to find some money to make it happen.

Delaware has a New Chief Justice

Delaware's Supreme Court has a new leader with the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Myron T. Steele as Chief Justice. May his twelve year term be a successful one.

eBay tricks and traps

I might be the only member of my family that doesn't sell stuff on eBay.. But, I've thought about it.

While I'm usually pretty careful anyway, this article, Seller Beware: Protecting Yourself Against Auction Fraud, points out some fo the pitfalls of selling in a risk filled world. Recommended.

Search warrants and user information

LLRX presents an interesting question: Could you be sued for turning over an Internet user's sign-up information to law enforcement? The answer is a definite maybe.