Affidavit of Lease Agreement: What is it? An affidavit of lease agreement is a written document that provides details on a lease between a landlord and a tenant. It contains information that describes the property, the landlord and tenant, lease term and rents, security deposits […]
The Definitive Guide to Creating a Contract for Buying Vacant Land
Contract 101 At its core, a contract for purchasing real estate is an agreement between people—mostly about the real estate. Our contracts include a description of the parties—the Buyer and Seller (and any third-party buyers or sellers)—as well as a property description (like in the […]
Do Operating Agreements Need to Be Notarized: What You Should Know
What Are Operating Agreements Operating agreements are the governing documents for business structures such as limited liability companies (LLCs) and limited liability partnerships (LLPs). While most people are familiar with what a corporation is and what it does, they might not be acquainted with these […]
Can You Talk About Your Salary with your Coworkers? Know Your Rights
Are you Allowed to Discuss Salary Amongst Your Co-Workers? To properly understand your rights as an employee when it comes to discussing salary, you first must understand the law as it applies in the workplace. There are both federal and state laws regarding the legality […]
Understanding Gun Laws in Malaysia: A Comprehensive Guide
The Regulations Surrounding Gun Possession In Malaysia, the right to keep and bear arms, like in many countries around the world, is subject to significant government regulation. The Federal Firearms (Control of Malaysia) Order 1972 (FO) is the primary law governing gun ownership, which falls […]
How to Get a Court-Appointed Lawyer in Texas
What is a Court Appointed Lawyer? An attorney may be court-appointed for one of many reasons. Most often, a court-appointed attorney will exist in criminal matters in which the defendant is unable to pay for an attorney. In this situation, the court will appoint an […]
Creating a Thorough Independent Sales Representative Agreement
What Is an Independent Sales Representative Agreement? An Independent Sales Representative Agreement is a written contract between a company that wants to sell its products, and an independent contractor that will sell the products in exchange for a commission. The Independent Contractor is a business […]
Noise Ordinance Laws Explained in West Virginia
Intro to Noise Ordinance Laws Noise ordinance laws have one primary goal: to prohibit excessive and unreasonable noise. (Often, legislators and regulators are too nuanced in these laws. Thus, despite the subjective nature of noise, administrators of noise ordinance laws would benefit from being more […]
Washington State Stalking Laws Explained
The Legal Landscape for Stalking in Washington Washington State law defines stalking and categorizes it as a gross misdemeanor or a Class C felony, depending on the circumstances. Under state law, stalking is the actual or intended unlawful harassment of another person. In order for […]
Unlocking the Potentials of the National Academy of Continuing Legal Education
Continuing Legal Education Explained At its core, CLE refers to a variety of educational opportunities that are typically required for legal professionals to maintain admission into the profession. Though continuing legal education requirements vary by state, CLE is generally mandated by state supreme or bar […]