Is That Really a Law in Montana? (Part 4)

The following laws have not been verified as actually existing. But that almost makes them more fun because you can wonder, “Is this for real?” A web site says they’re real so that makes it legitimate, right? It is illegal for a horse to enter a bar in Montana. It...

Is That Actually a Law in Montana? (Part 1)

Everybody loves hearing about weird Montana laws. My previous article about having the legal right to an easement to your favorite seat in church was very popular, so I thought I’d tell you about more of them. Let’s jump right in. In Billings, it’s illegal to sell pet...

What is the American Rule on Attorney’s Fees?

“If we win, I can get my attorney’s fees from the losing side, right?” This is a question I hear all the time from clients. The answer is almost always “No.” Clients can’t believe that they have to spend money for a lawsuit where the other side is clearly at fault,...