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What is the Utility of a Contract Agreement? The fundamental reason for having a contract agreement letter, whether for commercial or personal matters, is to create a binding record of the arrangement between the parties. A contract agreement defines relevant terms such as the obligations of each contracting party, applicable governing law, the duration of […]
What are AmeriCorps Legal Advocates? The AmeriCorps Legal Advocates (ACLAs) program is a national initiative launched in 2020 that embeds attorneys and other legal professionals at community-based and nonprofit organizations to represent low-income individuals in matters related to civil legal aid. These advocates specifically handle cases involving employment, housing, family law, consumer issues, government benefits, […]
A Primer on Legal Limits in Georgia In the state of Georgia, legal limits are put in place regarding a number of issues. But one of the main areas where legal limits are commonly enacted by the state is in blood alcohol levels during operation of a vehicle. In Georgia, these legal limits, which outline […]
A Snapshot of the Tampa Legal Landscape Tampa, the county seat of Hillsborough County, boasts a rich and varied legal landscape that has evolved over the past century into a dynamic hub for various specialties. The legal scene in Tampa is not only a reflection of the city’s steady growth but also its status as […]
An Overview of a Mobile Home Purchase Agreement What is a Mobile Home Purchase Agreement?It’s pretty easy to consider a "Mobile Home Purchase Agreement" simply as a contract that is used when you buy or sell a mobile home, but that wouldn’t be entirely correct. A mobile home purchase agreement is more than just an […]
The Basics of HIPAA Compliance For decades, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has issued regulations under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This legislation requires health care providers, plans, clearinghouses and business associates to maintain the privacy and security of individually identifiable health information . What does that mean? Basically, […]
What is a Transfer of Shares? A transfer of shares agreement is a legal document that allows a transferor (the seller) of shares who wishes to sell the shares of a particular company to another person to sell or transfer those shares (the transferee) by way of a private sale. This transfer will involve the […]
Legal Separation 101 Legal separation is a legal union whereby a husband and wife remain married, but are not living together. Since legal separation occurs while both parties remain married, it is different from divorce. Divorce fully legally terminates a marriage. This is often viewed as the option when a couple can no longer live […]
Defining an Exclusive Buyer Agency Agreement Exclusive buyer agency agreements in North Carolina are an agreement between a buyer and real estate agent where the agent is legally required to represent the buyer’s interests. This is an exclusive contract signed between the buyer and the real estate agent stating the agent has the buyer’s exclusive […]
What are Preconstruction Services Agreements? A Preconstruction Services Agreement (PCA) is precisely what it sounds like: a contract between the owner and the contractor to establish the services the contractor will provide before construction begins. When used along with a feedom of contract funds in place, it formalizes the scope of those preconstruction services and […]