What Is Document Forgery? Document falsification, also referred to as document forgery , is perhaps the most misunderstood employee charge. Indeed this is a common refrain in the legal malpractice world: do not write that letter or make that entry in the employee records without first getting legal approval and guidance. Accounting is another big
View DetailsWhat is a Pre-Construction Agreement? A pre-construction agreement (PCA) is an agreement between a builder and a purchaser of new residential real property to be erected on the land that includes the agreed upon terms and conditions of the sale and construction of the property. The builder will usually have an occupancy agreement that covers
View DetailsThe Basics of a Joint Development Agreement A Joint Development Agreement ("JDA") is a crucial legal document in which two or more parties allocate responsibility for the development of their respective intellectual property ("IP"). This can serve as a beneficial tool to save both time and money by establishing a streamlined approach to sharing technologies
View DetailsSecurity Contracts Defined A security contract is an agreement between a lender or creditor and a borrower who is seeking protection against loss. A security contract contains a description of the subject matter, a clear description of both parties, the terms of the agreement, the period of time the contract will be effective for, signatures
View DetailsIntroduction to Legal Internships in Austin The legal internship landscape in Austin is as diverse and dynamic as the city itself. Internships are available in a multitude of organizations, ranging from corporate law firms to government agencies, non-profit institutions, and in-house counseling positions. The strong presence of state government in the capital city also means
View DetailsRhode Island Knife Laws in Brief Understanding Rhode Island Knife Laws: A Comprehensive GuideThough the constitution does not expressly mention knife rights, the Second Amendment has long been understood by the people as preserving not only rights to own and to bear arms with no more restriction than is required for the defense of the
View DetailsWhat Exactly Is a Legal Courier? A legal courier is typically responsible for the transportation of sensitive materials between clients and legal practitioners such as lawyers or notaries. They are essential to the current legal ecosystem and are involved in the daily operations of many law firms.Legal couriers will often perform general courier duties however
View DetailsThe Regulation of Lawyers: A Primer The regulatory framework within which lawyers operate in Canada is imposed on the profession by statute. The purpose of lawyer regulation is to govern and administer the practice of law to ensure, among other things, the integrity of the profession, and the protection of the public interest. Lawyer regulation
View DetailsWhat Is OSHA and What Are First Aid Kits? The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, commonly referred to as OSHA, is a wide-reaching organization of the federal government that polices all manner of workplace safety and risk. While OSHA covers worker safety across all industries and hazardous situations, some areas of concern are given more
View DetailsWhat is the Hold-Harmless Agreement? The heart of a hold harmless agreement is a promise by one party (the indemnitor) to protect another party (the indemnitee) against certain types of identified losses or damages caused either by that party or a third party. In its most basic form, a hold harmless agreement is a promise
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