Legal Research: A Primer Legal research is the process by which lawyers, judges, and their clerks look for the law or facts – those things that the legal system will consider to be true – to apply to situations for which legal guidance is needed. That guidance can guide decisions, making it less likely that […]
Payment Agreements for Damages Understanding the importance of a payment agreement to satisfy a damages claim. No matter what the circumstances might be, accidents and incidents do happen. A building might be damaged because of a stonemason’s mistake or negligence. A car might be damaged because of painting overspray or falling paint chips. A motorist […]
What Are the California Car Tint Laws? California imposes restrictions on window tinting. This is under the Vehicle Code 26708(a)(1). These laws govern how tinted you can go, where you can tint and how the tint must be placed.California’s General Window Tint Darkness RegulationsThe darkness of the window tint on vehicles is measured by VLT, […]
Overview of Legal Aid Legal aid is a resource designed to help people who cannot afford an attorney. With the high rates of unemployment and the large population of active military members, many members of communities in Jersey City are finding themselves unable to pay for the legal services they need in order to resolve […]
What is a Real Estate Contract? Real estate contracts are legally binding agreements entered into by the seller and the buyer or tenants in the lease, and the main objective of the contract is to fairly regulate a transfer of real estate property ownership. Usually, real estate contracts in Florida follow a specific format and […]
The AFGE Master Agreement Explained Each bargaining unit of the American Federation of Government Employees ("AFGE") has adopted a "master agreement" to work to achieved its overall purpose of "directly addressing the concerns and well-being of our members, while increasing the efficiency of our government." The AFGE will make updates to the master agreement via […]
Overview of Michigan Indian Legal Services Michigan Indian Legal Services, Inc. (IndIoServ) is a nonprofit law firm that has operated for over twenty-five years as a unique provider of legal services to low-income Native Americans in Michigan. Headquartered in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, IndIoServ serves individuals of all tribes as well as those who have no […]
Contract Disputes 101 In its simplest terms, a contract dispute is any dispute arising out of or relating to an agreement. Although contracts can be formed verbally, through the conduct of the parties, or in writing, because the terms of the agreement are often in writing, it is a document – whether typically referred to […]
What Does Fire Legal Liability Entail? Fire legal liability refers to the responsibility that a tenant has in the event that they cause damage to a space that they are renting through fire. The tenants are expected to take responsibility for the areas of the building that they are using, but there can be some […]
Minnesota Knife Laws Summary The carrying and possession of knives and other dangerous weapons in Minnesota is governed by Minnesota Statute Section 609.66, which addresses the general regulation of weapons. The statute prohibits the possession, sale, transfer, transportation or carrying of a knife as a dangerous weapon, with certain exceptions based on the type of […]
