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Catherine J. Merrill, P.A.

Catherine J. Merrill, P.A.

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Lease or Loss. How to be a Winner When it Comes to Equine Leases
Lease or Loss. How to be a Winner When it Comes to Equine Leases

Carefully drafted equine leases will save you trouble and money in the long run. Here are some elements to consider.

Better Together? Not Always
Better Together? Not Always

Prior to purchasing a horse with a co-owner, hammer out rights and responsibilities from the get-go

Does My Business Insurance Cover Covid-19 Losses?
Does My Business Insurance Cover Covid-19 Losses?
Playing it Safe in the Era of Safe Sport
Playing it Safe in the Era of Safe Sport
DO TELL! What to disclose in equine sales contracts
DO TELL! What to disclose in equine sales contracts

Deciding what to disclose and what not disclose in a horse sale can be complicated. Find out what you are required to disclose whether buying or selling a horse.

Five New Year's Resolutions for Horse Owners
Five New Year's Resolutions for Horse Owners

Include your horse in this year's New Year's resolutions!

Five Takeaways from the 32nd Annual Equine Law Conference
Five Takeaways from the 32nd Annual Equine Law Conference

From drones to drug compounding, here are some things you need to know from the 32nd Annual Equine Law Conference in Lexington, Kentucky

Nursing Home Abuse...A Silent Epidemic
Nursing Home Abuse...A Silent Epidemic

Over a million Americans reside in nursing homes, and unfortunately many residents are subjected to abuse and neglect. Learn how to detect if you loved one is a victim of nursing home abuse.

A Dog's Worth...Recovering Non-Economic Damages for the Loss of a Pet
A Dog's Worth...Recovering Non-Economic Damages for the Loss of a Pet

To most pet owners, the value of their companion is priceless. But what happens if your pet is injured or dies at the hands of someone's cruelty or negligence? You will be surprised to hear the answer to that question...

Guardianships...the Good, the Bad, and the (sometimes) Ugly
Guardianships...the Good, the Bad, and the (sometimes) Ugly

Ideally, guardianships are a way to make sure that those who can't take care of themselves are taken care of. As the aging population grows, guardianships are being abused. Here's how to make sure you or a loved one do not become a victim