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THE KRAMER CHRONICLES MY FAVORITE PLACE TO BE: ON TOP OF MY BIKE ARE YOU READY FOR THE SUMMER SOLSTICE? 06.19 WWW.KRAMERLAWGROUP.ORG | 801.601.1229
T he summer solstice — referred to as the longest day of the year — takes place on Friday, June 21 this year. While it usually passes by without a blink of an eye for most people, I’m always excited because it means I get to spend more time outside on my bike. Biking has always been one of my favorite hobbies. Not only is it a good way to spend a morning or afternoon, but it’s a way to stay healthy while still having some fun. During the darker winter months, waking up before the sun, putting on several layers of clothing, and going for a ride before heading to the office isn’t anyone’s idea of fun. But since I like to ride as often as possible during the warmer months, I don’t want to lose all my strength and stamina just to build it back up again each year. So, I spend quite a bit of time inside riding my stationary trainer bike during the winter, so when I hit the pavement in the spring, I won't feel totally weak.
I started the race in Logan with my neighbor and a thousand others at 7 a.m. The best part of the ride is the scenery, and in fact, the breathtaking views helped me keep pedaling whenever I started to think about how many miles I had left to reach the finish line. It wasn’t until the last hour of the race at about 6 p.m. that same day that I started to question
“AT OVER 200 MILES OF TERRAIN, LOTOJA CYCLISTS RIDE FROM LOGAN, UTAH TO THE FINISH LINE IN JACKSON HOLE, WYOMING, CROSSING OVER THREE MOUNTAIN PASSES AND THREE SEPARATE STATES IN JUST ONE DAY.”
my decision to participate at all. But while I swore I would never do the race again during those last several minutes, once I passed the finish line, I started brainstorming ways I could make to finish quicker next time. Celebratory feelings have that power, don’t they? They make you forget all the pain!
One of the biggest challenges I have ever faced on a bike (and in life) was the LoToJa Ride, one of the nation’s
premier amateur cycling races. At over 200 miles of terrain, LoToJa cyclists ride from Logan, Utah to the finish line in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, crossing over three mountain passes and three separate states in just one day. I heard about the LoToJa from one of my neighbors who had done it before. When I showed interest, we started training together, and it was great to have him there for helpful pointers and constant support. While people are often surprised that the race is 200 miles long, few consider the immense training that goes into preparing for a race like that. I think I was spending something like 20 hours a week riding.
While I’m still not sure I’d take on the LoToJa again, I’ve researched some slightly shorter races at lower altitudes. I am also part of a bike club here in town where I get to ride with friends in the community every Saturday. The camaraderie (and wind protection) is excellent,
and now that the weather is warming up, I’m excited to get started again!
–Ron Kramer
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Close your eyes and imagine for a moment that your best buddy has surprised you with tickets to a Jazz game with the best seats you have ever seen. In your preparation for the big game, you get your Mitchell jersey ready, gas up the car, and head on down to the Vivint Smart Home Arena. Just walking up to the entrance makes you feel sentimental. As you navigate your way through crowds of other enthusiastic fans, you breathe in the delicious smells permeating the air around you: the smoked bacon and gouda aroma from Cubby’s burgers, the piquant and drool-worthy fragrance of R&R Barbecue’s pulled pork, and the sweet, chocolaty goodness of Farr Ice Cream. You take your seat; stare out at the ocean of navy, gold, and green; watch the tip-off; and scream your lungs out along with nearly 19,000 other fans. The gratitude you feel toward your buddy for surprising you with these tickets is the same feeling the team here at Kramer Law Group has when one of our clients refers us to their friends and family. Few people realize how important their referrals are. New clients may struggle to place their trust in a firm that is brand-new to them — especially when dealing with something as physically and emotionally painful as personal injury. They will feel far more comfortable working with a company validated by people they know personally. So, to those of you who have referred us to your friends or family members, thank you for making us feel like we are jumping up and down at WHAT DO REFERRALS HAVE TO DO WITH BASKETBALL? THE UTAH JAZZ AND YOU
LAWSUITS FROM BEYOND
We pride ourselves on being a country where everyone receives a fair trial. And while that’s not always the case, even the craziest claims still have to be heard in some capacity by a court of law. As you can imagine, this can result in plenty of spooky high jinks in the courtroom. Let’s take a look at some of the more baffling court cases in recent memory. In something straight out of a Coen brothers movie, a New York man had to sue The New York Times on three separate occasions to get them to stop reporting that he was dead. In all fairness, it seemed like an honest mistake prolonged by the ineptitude of his public counsel and a whole lot of terrible coincidences all rolled into one. Juan Antonio Arias just so happened to share the same first and last name as one “Juan Arias” who had met his untimely demise. After it was reported in a Times article, the living Arias accidentally had his own date of birth and Social Security number added to the death certificate of his now deceased namesake in a terrible mix-up from the coroner. As a result, he sued on three occasions after his lawyer missed certain deadlines to turn in proper documents. Thankfully, the issue was resolved, but not before he had his credit cards and Medicaid revoked after appearing to be dead. An unnamed New York resident — just what on earth is going on in New York? — claimed that the house they’d recently purchased was horribly and cripplingly haunted by unseen forces. The poltergeist was said to disrupt their daily activity, and the plaintiff was suing on the grounds that the home was notorious in the area for being haunted and had a reputation as such, therefore it should have been disclosed to the buyer before closing. They won. That’s right; the court ruled that the seller misled the plaintiff and should have disclosed the nature of this potentially harmful house. Shockingly enough, this type of thing is required to be disclosed when selling a house in New York. Well, at least a buyer will have peace of mind knowing that they got a sweet new pad and a ghoul for pennies on the dollar. LET’S HOPE THERE’S A COURTROOM IN THE AFTERLIFE DEAD MAN TALKING SOLEMNLY SPOOKED
a Jazz game. We know it’s nothing like the real experience, but it at least gets us halfway there. As a token of our gratitude, we’d like to offer our clients an opportunity to win a great prize! The steps are easy: 1. Read the trivia question below, and 2. Call our office at 801-601-1229 to give your answer. The first five people to call in will receive a $20 gift card to Café Rio!
Trivia Question: From which film was the following quote taken?
“There’s no crying in baseball!”
Know the answer? Give us a call as soon as possible to claim your gift card!
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MOTORCYCLE LANE FILTERING: WHAT IT MEANS FOR PEOPLE SHARING THE ROAD A NEW LAW UTAH DRIVERS NEED TO KNOW
A s of May 14 of this year, motorcycle riders will now be able to ride in between stopped cars in order to “filter” toward the front of the line in areas where the speed limit is less than 45 miles per hour, an activity referred to as “lane filtering.” Essentially, the law allows motorcyclists to: • Move to the front of the line where there are two or more adjacent lanes going in each direction and where the speed limit is 45 mph or below. • Move to the front of the line only when traffic is stopped. Once cars start moving, it is a moving violation to continue to filter forward.
of motorcycles being rear-ended, which is an unfortunate but plausible reality for many motorcyclists.
Utah is a trend setter in this area as the second state to allow the practice according to RideApart. com — California has allowed lane filtering for several decades. But even though this law has already gone into effect, Utah Highway Patrol (UHP) is still working hard to promote public awareness of this change. If motorists aren’t aware of motorcycle riders’ ability to lane filter, they might be surprised or upset when a loud bike cruises by their window. So as you hit the road this week, if you’re stopped at a stoplight, be on the lookout for motorcyclists filtering between non-moving cars. If you have any other questions about this law, or if you or someone you know has been injured in a motorcycle accident, please don’t hesitate to give our office a call!
• Move slowly, going no more than 15 mph, as they make their way to the front of the line.
Governor Herbert signed lane filtering into law hoping to promote safety in the motorcycle community. With drivers being increasingly distracted, motorcycle injuries and fatalities in Utah have risen. In fact, there were already more motorcycle deaths in Utah for the first eight months of 2018 than for all of 2017. Specifically, this law should hopefully reduce the number
TAKE A BREAK
ZUCCHINI SALAD WITH TOASTED HAZELNUTS
INGREDIENTS
• 3 small zucchini (3/4 lb.) • 1/2 tsp lemon zest, grated • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil • Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup toasted hazelnuts, coarsely chopped • Mint leaves, for garnish • Parmesan cheese, preferably
Parmigiano-Reggiano, for garnish
DIRECTIONS
1. Using a mandolin or very sharp knife, slice zucchini lengthwise into extremely thin, wide ribbons. 2. Arrange zucchini ribbons on a plate, sprinkle with lemon zest, and drizzle with juice. 3. Drizzle oil over zucchini, season with salt and pepper, and toss. 4. Scatter hazelnuts over the top, garnish with mint and cheese, and serve.
BEACH BREAK
PLAY SUMMER SUN TAN TRAVEL VACATION
FUN HOT JUNE OUTSIDE
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Are You Ready for the Summer Solstice?
Crazy Lawsuits Surrounding the Dearly Departed
Want to Win Some Free Money?
A New Law Utah Drivers Need to Know
Zucchini Salad With Toasted Hazelnuts
Dogs in Ancient Legend
DOGS IN ANCIENT LEGEND
GOOD BOYS OF ANTIQUITY
F ar before humans had written histories, we had by their side, and their appreciation shows. As storytelling developed around the world, our four-legged friends became important characters. Here are a few ancient legends for the historical dog lover. dogs. From hunting and shepherding to playing and relaxing, our early ancestors had canine companions
love made Iollan’s faery sweetheart jealous. In an attempt to ruin the young woman’s wedding, the faery turns Tuiren into a hound and gives her to Fergus Fionnliath, a renowned dog- hater. This cruel act backfires when the Irish wolfhound wins over Fergus, teaching him to love not just her but all dogs too. In fact, the man is crestfallen when his hound is revealed to be a human. Tuiren’s nephew, the hero Fionn, cheers Fergus up with a new puppy! YUDHISHTHIRA'S STRAY The Indian epic “Mahabharata” is thought to date back to the eighth or ninth century B.C. and tells the story of two warring families. Toward the end of the tale, prince Yudhishthira and his family begin to ascend the Himalayas to reach heaven, and a stray dog joins them on their journey. One by one, Yudhishthira’s companions fall, until only the prince and his furry friend remain. When the god Indra finally appears to offer Yudhishthira passage into heaven, he brings bad news: The dog cannot come with him. But Yudhishthira refuses to abandon his dog, explaining that he could never leave such a loyal, steadfast companion. Anyone who’s turned down a great apartment offer because they don’t allow pets can relate.
TARASCAN SPIRIT DOGS Many Mesoamerican cultures featured dogs prominently in their myths and legends, especially in regard to the afterlife. One of the most notable of these comes from the Tarascan state, an empire that rivaled the Aztecs. The Tarascans believed canine spirits would search out the souls of lost humans and guide them safely out of the mortal world. Leave it to dogs to create ghost stories with happy endings. TUIREN THE WOLFHOUND In Irish folklore, Tuiren was a beautiful woman to be wed to Iollan Eachtach, but this
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