What is a legal claim?
How to define a legal claim The term "claim" in law means something a little different than it what we think of when we speak of an insurance claim. A legal claim is a written complaint to a court, telling it that something has happened and asking for a remedy. A claim to a court must allege the two elements of any complaint – that the defendant did something improper, either by negligent action or policy violation, and that his
Understanding Sexting Laws in the State of Washington
What is Sexting? Sexting is the act of sending sexually explicit messages or photos using mobile devices, such as cell phones. Though sexting may appear to be an innocent act at first glance, it can have severe legal consequences, particularly for minors. The vast majority of sexting cases involve explicit messages sent between teens or young adults.Because digital technology is so prevalent in the lives of young adults, sending messages to one another that include nudity or sexual contact is
Reading Nashville’s Open Container Law: Interpretations
Summarizing Nashville Open Container Laws Open container laws regulate the possession of open alcoholic beverages in public areas, primarily for the purpose of maintaining order and preventing alcohol-related crimes. These laws are designed to restrict the movement of those in possession of open containers in certain locations, which can reduce the number of intoxicated people in public areas and discourage potential crime. Widespread adoption of open container laws has contributed to reduced public drinking and, hopefully, decreased public intoxication and
Virginia Golf Cart Street Legality: Everything You Need to Know
Virginia’s Restrictions on Golf Cart Operation If you’re a Virginia resident and a fan of all things golf cart, you may think that golf carts are a nuisance – or worse – and illegal to operate on public roads. Not so in Virginia, where legislation passed in 2017 enables cities and counties to permit the use of golf carts on city and county highways for the purpose of "transporting persons." At the state level, there are certain requirements that your
Optimizing Clarity with Action Verbs in Legal Billing
The Role of Action Verbs in Legal Billing Action verbs are important to explain in legal terms what was done in the matter. So, when a timekeeper writes in their time entry, "Reviewed email from opposing counsel that attached a copy of the complaint," the verb "Reviewed" and the specific wording is not enough. They need to explain what happened when the email was reviewed, or the action they took after having reviewed the email. In the example above, did
An Overview of South Dakota Lease Agreements: A Complete Guide
Introduction to Lease Agreements in South Dakota A South Dakota lease agreement is a legally binding contract between a lessor/lessor and lessee/renter. The lessor is the owner of the property, person who is leasing out the property to the second party (lessee). The lessee may be an individual or company. It establishes the conditions of use of a property in South Dakota, including the length of time a tenant can stay at a property, any restrictions on the usage of
Do Prenups Take Precedence Over Wills?
What Are Prenups? A prenuptial agreement (also known as a premarital agreement, antenuptial agreement, or simply as a prenup) essentially spells out what will happen to your assets and certain other matters in the event of divorce or death, before you marry. It is a legally binding contract that you and your future spouse sign after full disclosure of your respective debts, assets and income. More specifically, it will identify how any property acquired during the marriage will be divided
NC Labor Laws Regarding Breaks
NC Break Laws North Carolina has not adopted any state-specific labor laws concerning breaks. Instead, this issue is controlled by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA"). The FLSA governs many issues concerning overtime and minimum wages as well.In general, in North Carolina, employers have discretion concerning whether or not they provide breaks and what kind of meals and rest periods are provided to employees. However, if the employer does choose to offer breaks, then those breaks must be paid
Understanding Operating Agreements in Washington State
What is an Operating Agreement? An operating agreement in Washington is a document that describes how a business will be run and how it will operate. It is a descriptive term that can apply to several kinds of business documents; however, I will use the term to mean a limited liability company operating agreement (or an operating agreement for a limited liability company (LLC).)Operating agreements are sometimes called LLC agreements. They can also be incorporated into your articles of incorporation
Careers that Use a Business and Law Degree
Benefits of Getting a Business and Law Degree A business and law degree, or a joint JD/MBA, is a dual degree which uniquely combines the study of contemporary business practices with essential legal principles. This specialized curriculum option is designed to provide a unique educational experience while preparing graduates to step into high-level positions in corporate America in areas such as business management and development, investment banking, private equity and venture capital funds, and legal positions in various industries.Because of