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What Is Legal Malpractice? Legal malpractice refers to a breach of duty by a lawyer, which results in damage to the person who unwantedly suffered from that lawyer’s negligence. Legal malpractice is usually a result of attorney’s breach of one of two duties that lawyers owe to their clients: the duty of competence, and the […]
All About Parking Lease Agreements Parking lease agreements are critical components of any complex that offers comprehensive parking services. One of the better descriptors of a parking lease agreement is to think of it as a "mini-lease" or "mini-licence" because the essence of a "lease" or "licence" remains the same. The agreement is a fat […]
Common Law Marriage Defined Common law marriage, also known as marriage by common consent, is a legal concept that has evolved over centuries. Historically, common law marriage arose in England as a way for couples to obtain legal recognition of their relationship without the necessity of a formal ceremony. Couples would simply declare that they […]
Chapter 5: Introduction to Legal and Ethical Responsibilities When a person embarks on a legal proceeding, such as an arbitration or court case, or is dealing with a regulatory authority, such as a tax, health or safety body that has certain powers over them, they need to understand the nature of the rules they must […]
The Basics of Government Contract Numbers A government contract number is a specific identifier assigned to a contract between a government agency and a contractor. It is generally used when a contract does not already have a number, such as a purchase order number. The contract number is typically broken into six separate parts that […]
CSC-What does Lawyers Incorporating Service Company Do? Lawyers Incorporating Service Company, known as CSC, was founded in Wilmington, Delaware in 1899. It survives today as a national corporation providing services to keep businesses compliant with federal, state and local requirements. Corporations and limited liability companies — in the US and beyond — are required by […]
Reasons to Hire a Commercial Contract Lawyer Contracts are the lifeblood of a company, big or small. Agreements bind employees to their employers, customers to their service providers, govern co-packing relationships and create exclusivity for suppliers. As with any integral piece of a business, it’s crucial to have the right people involved in the management […]
Contracting With a Venue Venue contracts are the written agreements between your organization and a venue that outline the terms of your event. They are like a roadmap for your entire event, clearly stating what you’ll receive and what you’ll owe in return. Because the legal language tends to overshadow more practical concerns, it can […]
An Overview of Pet Adoption Agreements In animal law, a common yet often overlooked issue that arises is pet adoption agreements. In other words, how the shelters and other organizations transfer the ownership of a dog or cat to a private family. These agreements serve many purposes, perhaps most importantly that they serve as a […]
What Is the Age of Consent in West Virginia? In West Virginia, the legal age of consent is 16. Specifically, under W.V. Code § 61-8-5, if a person has "sexual intercourse or sexual intrusion with another person" and either is 16 years of age or older or is 4 years or younger than the other […]
