by Greg Overstreet | Dec 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
Let’s face it: going to court is far too expensive, time consuming, and adversarial. That has led to a revolution in the legal system: The increasing use of mediation and arbitration, which is a way to decide disputes without going to court. And it’s very popular....
by Greg Overstreet | Nov 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
Montana is unique, which is one of the reasons we love this place so much. Last month this column described something that only happens in Montana law but no other state: marriages when both people can be 10,000 miles apart for the ceremony. This month’s column is...
by Greg Overstreet | Oct 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
Long-distance romantic relationships can be hard. Let’s say you want to get married but the two of you are 10,000 miles apart. Montana law has solved this problem for you. And the solution our state came up with only exists in Montana. It’s called double-proxy...
by Greg Overstreet | Sep 15, 2022 | OLG Blog
I think all adults can agree that kids and most teens do not have an adult sense of judgment. It might make sense to someone under 18 to buy that really cool car for double what it’s worth. Montana protects them from unfair contracts. Kind of. A Montana statute, MCA...
by Greg Overstreet | Jul 19, 2022 | OLG Blog
Is it just me, or has there been an explosion of construction liens for excessive amounts? Most construction companies are honest, but a few aren’t. Apparently, the white-hot construction market here has led a few construction companies to file construction liens...
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