Guest View: Understanding ‘best efforts’ in contracts
There are various contracts that require one party to use their “best efforts” to take some action or to accomplish some task. Parties often get into disputes as to what it means to use “best efforts” and whether a party has actually met this requirement. The “best efforts” standard has never been clearly defined until a recently decided California appellate court case.
Water Cooler: Is it OK to return gifts you dislike for exchanges?
Around the Water Cooler panelists this week answered the question of whether it's OK to return or exchange gifts you don't like.
Letter: Arming school guards is not the answer
The National Rifle Association finally ended its reticence on the Newton, Connecticut school tragedy by erratically firing off statements that put the lives of schoolchildren in ever increasing peril.
Editorial: Time, change caught up with Muenzer’s sports shop
It is extraordinarily sad to see the Muenzer's sporting goods shop close after 102 years in operation, as some family members continue on with the locksmith portion of the business.
Letter: Grateful for those who helped with Lights On Celebration
It may take a village to raise a child, but it takes a community to put on a successful Lights On Celebration! We are eternally grateful to all of the generous and wonderful business and individuals who donated their resources, time and talents for this year’s Lights On Celebration event.
Guest View: Don’t let my luck run out on the roads
It was 1960 and I was driving a carload of friends to a bar/resort/club featuring a live rock and roll band at Greenwood Lake, New York. The bar was one of several that catered to 18-year-olds from northern New Jersey – as we were – who had to cross the state line to beat the Garden State’s drinking age limit of 21.
Editorial: It is time to reawaken a sleeping giant
The city's signature event and its best chance for renewed economic activity has been dormant over the past four years, so it is good to see city council members are showing serious interest in reviving a Hollister motorcycle rally in July 2013.
Water Cooler: Has the US economy improved in the past year?
Question of the week: Do you believe the U.S. economy has improved in the past year? The vote was split 3-3.
