Prominent Cases in Family Law: Notable Examples and Insights

An In-Depth Look at Family Law Cases Family law is based on several important legal tenets, some of which might be abstract for those not familiar with them. A lawyer representing a person or group in a family law dispute should have a deep understanding of these concepts, and be able to clearly communicate them …

Understanding Your Rights and Remedies for Discrimination Based on Medical Condition

What Constitutes Discrimination Based On Medical Condition? Discrimination based on medical condition is the unfavorable treatment of individuals with a chronic medical condition, perceived limitations, or a history of a medical condition. Entities are prohibited from discriminating against individuals based on a list of enumerated and non-enumerated medical conditions by federal, state, and local laws.Medical …

Suing a Business Without an Attorney: A Step-By-Step Guide

What’s My Legal Claim? You may be tempted to bring a lawsuit against a company that has wronged you in some way. However, it is important to understand that you will need to have grounds upon which to pursue litigation. Otherwise, the court may dismiss the case, and you will be stuck with the associated …

The Essentials of Legal Registers: Definition, Types, and Uses

What Are Legal Registers? A legal register is, essentially, a list of the legally required health and safety standards and controls that have to be adhered to by an organization. A legal register will provide consistency and thoroughness which will help to ensure that you’ve covered all the legal aspects -never mind about the practical …

The Basics of Free Easement Agreement Templates

What is an Easement Agreement? An easement agreement is a legal agreement executed between two parties which gives one party the right to utilize a portion of real property owned by another party for a specific purpose or use, such as the right to cross, build, or access the property owned by the other party. …

Understanding Driveway Easements in Michigan: A Homeowner’s Guide

What Michigan Property Owners Should Know About Easement Law By definition, an "easement" is a recurring right to use someone else’s land in a certain, limited way. The rights given to the person with the easement are called "easement rights." Easement rights are based on agreements (for example, a deed or a contract) between the …

The ABCs of Understanding NC Real Estate Contracts

NC Real Estate Contracts Explained In North Carolina, real estate contracts are essential components of the real estate transaction process. They guide parties in the performance of their duties, while also decreasing the possibility of unfounded litigation. In their simplest form, real estate contracts in North Carolina are agreements between people and/or organizations with the …

Tattoo Agreement Contracts: What Artists and Customers Need to Know

What is a Tattoo Agreement Contract? Tattoo agreement contracts have become increasingly important for tattoo artists with the rise in popularity of body art. A tattoo agreement contract is a document that governs the relationship between a tattoo artist and client and sets out both parties’ rights, obligations, and liabilities. Tattoo agreement contracts can be …

Understanding the Tint Limits of the Law in South Carolina

An Introduction to the Laws Surrounding Window Tint in SC Understanding how window tinting laws apply can mean the difference between getting a citation or ticket and simply being left alone. That’s why it’s so important to know the rules prior to applying them to your vehicle. South Carolina has a set of laws governing …

A Guide to Comparing Law in Canada and the United States

Legal Systems Both Canada and the U.S. have a Common Law system of law, with the exception of Quebec which has a Civil Law system of law. The legislature in the United States and Canada are each divided into three portions: the executive, the legislative and the judiciary. Canada and the U.S. are also similar …