The Basics of Bylaws and Operating Agreements Corporations and limited liability companies ("LLCs") are very important business entity types. Each type of business entity has its own way of operating. For example, do the owners of the corporation (known as shareholders) elect the directors to the board of of directors?...
The Cardiff Index The Index to Legal Abbreviations (the Cardiff Index) is a resource to aid those using legal literature in English, Welsh and Irish. It provides an easy-to-use search tool to identify legal publications from around the world through their abbreviated form and is available online, free of charge....
Lemon Law Introduction When a person buys a burger and finds it to be hard, stale, and inedible, the problem is quick, obvious, and easily fixable. If you buy a shiny new car and discover it suffers from a persistent engine defect, the problem is not as easy to identify...
The Role of Legal Aid Services in Castlewood In Castlewood, VA, legal aid services strive to assist individuals who cannot afford private counsel. By connecting residents with pro bono attorneys, legal clinics, and relevant legal aid organizations, a range of pressing issues are addressed within the community based on the...
Connecticut’s Legal Job Market Profile As is true in many industries, the legal job market is dense. Add to that the fact that market demand changes and evolves over time. Right now, marquee firms continue to hire heavily in Connecticut, with the regional and national offices expanding and committing to...
A Look Into Seattle’s Legal Industry Seattle, Washington, located at the crossroads of global trade routes, is much more than just the home of the Space Needle and grunge music—it’s the heart of the Pacific Northwest legal community. As the largest city in the state, it serves as the gateway...
The Basics of Blumberg Legal Forms For decades, attorneys have had a love/hate relationship with forms. On the one hand they can be a great time saver in most transactions, on the other hand they can create additional work due to the need to review them to avoid "boilerplate" or...
What Is an Exclusive Right to Sell? An exclusive right to sell contract is a legally binding agreement between a property owner and a licensed real estate agent. The contract authorizes the real estate agent to act on the seller’s behalf during the transaction process in order to sell the...
Catalytic Converters: An Overview Catalytic converters play a vital role in the environmental safety and efficiency of vehicles. Recently you may have heard some mention of catalytic converter laws at the federal level, and you may be wondering why such laws exist. This section of the blog post will explain...
Rent-Back Agreements: What are they? What is a rent back agreement? Background and overview of a rent back agreement.A rent-back agreement is a short-term agreement or addendum to a real estate purchase contract wherein the seller stays in the property for a period of time after the close of escrow...
