What is the Purpose of a Lease Contract Lawyer? The primary responsibility of a lease contract lawyer is to help clients navigate the complicated world of lease agreements. As a trusted advisor, your primary role in this context will be to draft, review, and negotiate lease agreements. Most clients will have a commercial or business […]
Understanding the Process of Partnership Dissolution Dissolution of a partnership in California means the termination of a general association of two or more persons to carry on a trade or business where the profits are to be shared by these persons. Pursuant to California Corporations Code Section 16101(6), a general partnership is defined as "an […]
What Exactly Is A Postnuptial Agreement? A postnuptial agreement is a contract entered into by a couple after they have been married. The contract may address how they will divide their marital assets if the couple decides to divorce – or it may address the contract’s own terms. The contract can take any form the […]
Massachusetts Statutes on Raw Milk Currently, Massachusetts law does not prohibit the sale of raw milk for human consumption. Massachusetts General Laws Ch. 94, § 8 allows for the purchase of raw milk directly from the farm where it is produced. Under M.G.L. c. 94 § 169, it is legal to sell, use, or offer […]
All You Need to Know About Car Warranty Companies Car warranty companies are businesses that offer extended warranty plans for vehicles, which cover the cost of repairs or replacements needed for certain parts and systems in a car after the manufacturer’s warranty has expired. These companies typically offer a variety of plans with different levels […]
A hold harmless agreement: what is it? What is a hold harmless agreement? A contract may provide that one party "will hold harmless and indemnify the other party from and against all claims arising out of" the contract. This is known as a "hold harmless agreement." Such agreements are most often found in insurance contracts, […]
Central Minnesota Legal Services: An Overview Central Minnesota Legal Services, Inc. (CMLS) is a private non-profit Minnesota corporation organized under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 317. The purpose of the corporation is to provide legal assistance and representation to low-income and elderly persons referred to the corporation by a funding source.Central Minnesota Legal Services was incorporated in […]
What is common law marriage? Common law marriage is not given a formal definition in the Pennsylvania statutes. Rather, it is defined by case law and requires both cohabitation and an express or implied agreement of a present intention to be married. It has both a subjective and objective element. The subjective element requires that […]
Overview of Knock Out Rule The knock out rule is a legal doctrine applied to contracts when the terms of an offer and acceptance do not align. The contract is then governed by the UCC’s gap-filling provisions. It was established in the landmark case of Solomon v. Royal Globe Ins. Co. to ensure courts avoid […]
All You Need to Know About Legal Aid in Kalamazoo County Legal aid represents an invaluable resource in any community, and Kalamazoo County is no different. Legal aid provides low-income residents with access to essential legal information, representation, and support services. It plays a critical role, particularly in cases where people cannot afford the costs […]
