Overview of California Handbook Laws California labor laws have long dictated the content and operation of employee handbooks within the state. California’s labor code contains implied contract provisions that apply directly to employee handbooks, including handbook provisions by which an employee may be bound, and handbook terms that create binding, implied contracts.Importantly, California has a […]
Proposed Findings of Fact Explained Proposed findings of fact are a set of statements submitted by a party, setting forth in paragraph form factual determinations that discovery and trial evidence demonstrate. Proposed findings of fact are an integral part of every bankruptcy plan confirmation and objection, as they promote the focused consideration of disputes proceeding […]
Understanding the Legal Employment Landscape in Baltimore The legal job market in Baltimore is experiencing a period of moderate growth, driven by both local and regional expansion of firms, the entry of new practice areas specializing in intellectual property, and the network of federal regulations catering to the Bay’s maritime economy. Firms have responded to […]
What is the Purpose of a Witness Statement A witness statement is a very important document in your court case as it sets out all the key things that you want to say in relation to the evidence that you want to give. Getting it right from the outset is crucial, particularly if you are […]
Snapshot of the Legal Market in New Jersey In 2017, a New Jersey Department of Labor report indicated a slight increase in demand for lawyers ("lawyers," "attorneys," "judges," and "magistrates"). This upward trend was projected to continue in 2018. Future legal jobs in NJ are anticipated to be coming from future openings, including the need […]
Storage Facility Agreement Overview Storage facility rental agreements, which are commonly called leases, are contracts between the owner (or manager) of a storage facility and those who rent units at the facility. It is customary that a lessee obtain permission to enter into a storage facility rental agreement before storing property at the facility.This post […]
Basics of Deposit and Cancellation Fees Before construction contractors start any projects, they typically have their new customers pay them a deposit as consideration for starting the work they are getting paid for. The amount of these deposits can vary from contractor to contractor, it is not unusual for the deposit to equal up to […]
What is Legal Aid Legal Aid is a non-profit organization that provides legal assistance to low-income individuals in Louisiana or those of modest means. Legal Aid is delivered by a combination of private attorneys and staff attorneys of private non-profit legal aid organizations that are funded by IOLTA funds from the Supreme Court of Louisiana […]
What Is Stamp Duty on a Tenancy Agreement? A tenancy agreement stamp duty is actually a tax that is levied on any legal document that has something to do with the sale, transfer, or lease of legal interest in property. It’s not strictly limited to tenancy agreements, but for the purpose of this post, will […]
HOA Basics in Arizona Today’s Arizona communities are typically governed by covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) along with an associated homeowners’ association (HOA). These HOAs enforce restrictions and sometimes also operate as (or hire) a property management company to manage the community. This is true for both condominium communities and community associations that have only […]
