What Is Peeping Tom Law? A Peeping Tom law is a colloquial term for a specific type of voyeurism. It can be defined legally as an invasion of privacy involving surveillance of another person in their private place without their consent. The act is characterized […]
Navigating Agreements with a New York Contract Attorney
The Nature And Role of a Contract Attorney The responsibility of a contract lawyer in New York is to ensure that the parties involved in the execution of contracts understand their obligations and possible legal ramifications of their choices. As such, New York contract lawyers […]
Understanding Legal Separation in Texas: What You Need to Know
What is Legal Separation in Texas? In Texas, "legal separation" is a term most often used informally. In legal terms, there is no formal "separation" period required prior to filing for divorce. Meaning, if you wish to divorce, it can be done immediately after the […]
Film Contracts: A Filmmaker’s Guide
What Are Film Contracts? Film contract are legally binding documents between independent filmmakers, studios, and third party companies. Contracts, including licensing and distribution agreements, are required for nearly all production, financing, and distribution arrangements. The right contractual agreement clearly states the obligations of each company […]
Basics of Non-Solicitation Agreements in Massachusetts
What a Non-Solicitation Agreement? A non-solicitation agreement prohibits an employee from "soliciting" particular employees of a company or customers of a company for a set period of time. Like a non-compete or non-disclosure agreement, an employer can use a non-solicitation agreement to protect its business […]
Navigating Family Court: Local Attorneys Offer Free Consultation
Spotting Mistakes in Family Court Proceedings The family courts handle a variety of cases including divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, modifications of current court orders, relocation, contempt of court actions, domestic violence, and adoption, among others. The basis procedure for family court is […]
Understanding Home Abandonment Laws in California
The Basics of California’s Home Abandonment Laws Home abandonment laws refer to the legal protections for renters and owners when a residency has been abandoned by its owner or tenant. To abandon a home, the owner or tenant must have vacated the premises for an […]
What You Need to Know About Knife Laws in NYC
A Brief Introduction to NYC Knife Laws In order to understand the New York City knife laws, you first must understand that there are both state and city laws that affect the legality of carrying a knife in New York. Both laws do not carry […]
Inside Jones Law Firm LLC: Expertise, Services, and Client Success
An Introduction to Jones Law Firm LLC Jones Law Firm LLC was founded in 2014 by Amanda Jones Fisher after she left a large, regional law firm. In her own words, this move was born out of a "desire to provide a realistic, small firm […]
The Joint Staff Law of War Pretest Explained
Overview of the Law of War The Law of War (also sometimes referred to as the Law of Armed Conflict) is a critical body of rules that sets out the legal limits of warfare. The principles upon which the law is based mirror the fundamental […]