What is a Law Firm Intake Specialist? Long gone are the days when clients walked right up to the door and busted down the door and walked on in asking to speak with an attorney. Today, they still do when they’re facing criminal charges, but for most of today’s law firms, the majority of clients …
Staying On Track: A Guide to GPS-Tracking Laws by State
Overview of GPS-Tracking Laws The global positioning system (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation system that provides users with accurate location and time information. While the system is fairly easy to use, as there are no subscription fees or setup charges, it is essential that users familiarize themselves with the legal framework governing tracking technology in …
Staffing agency contracts: what companies need to know
What are staffing agency contracts? Staffing agency contracts serve the key business purpose of hiring workers quickly and easily. Staffing agencies are companies that hire their own employees, but then send them out to work for other companies, such as your small business. You use the services of a staffing agency by signing a contract …
Recognizing the Legality of 300 Blackout in California
Introduction to 300 Blackout Ammo The .300 Blackout round, also known as 7.62x35mm, was developed in the US by the defense company Noveske Rifle Works in 2011, with the idea of creating a more versatile and more manageable 30 caliber round, that would exchange more efficiently with the .223 Remington, commonly known as the .556 …
Defining Business Associate Agreements for Subcontractors
What is a Business Associate Agreement? Business Associate Agreements – What Are They and When Are They Needed?SubcontractorsWhen a subcontractor is being hired, either to provide services or handle data, a Business Associates Agreement (BAA) is needed. In these situations, the subcontractor is acting on behalf of the contractor and is considered a business associate …
Navigating Legal Careers in Philadelphia
The Landscape of Legal Employment in Philadelphia The legal job market in Philadelphia is one that has managed to weather the economic ups and downs of the past decade, with employment numbers for lawyers and law clerks remaining fairly steady since 2011. As of 2015, there were nearly 27,000 attorneys in the greater Philadelphia area, …
Understanding the Costs of Contract Management Software
What Affects the Cost As with most software, the major factors that suppliers consider when determining pricing for contract management software are feature sets, scalability and user capacity. Significant weights are also given to the level of support provided by the supplier to the organization and how the particular supplier’s solution will integrate into existing …
Failure to Render Aid Law Explained: Requirements and Penalties
What is Failure to Render Aid? To "fail to render aid" in the context of this law, means to not render aid or assistance to another person whom you know is in "grave physical harm or peril." This law may be contravened by both inaction and by speech. For example, while driving in a car, …
Can a Business Partner Sell Without My Consent?
The Ins and Outs of Partnership Ownership When it comes to business partnerships, ownership rights are an important piece of the puzzle. In the simplest of terms, this means that, in exchange for their investment in the company, each partner involved has a say in how that company is run, as well as the profits …
Understanding the 180 Day Rule in Criminal Cases
What is the 180 Day Rule? The 180 day rule is one of the most important pre-trial rules that a person who is arrested in Michigan will deal with during their case. The purpose of the Court Rule is to allow Defendants to be brought to trial within a reasonable period of time. Generally speaking …