What is a Contingent Fee Agreement? When a lawyer agrees to represent an injured person or a victim of some other wrongdoing, the standard arrangement is for the client to pay the attorney a fee at the end of the case based on a percentage of the recovery. If the case is lost, the client …
A Primer on Suppressor Laws in North Carolina A suppressor (also called a silencer) is a device attached to the muzzle of a firearm that acts to reduce the sound of the gun firing. When a bullet is fired, its initial velocity may create a change in air pressure, resulting in an audible sound. The …
What is Breach of an Employment Agreement? A breach of an employment agreement is not defined in the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (the "ESA"). However, a breach of an employment agreement commonly occurs when the employer makes a unilateral change to one or more terms of the contract of employment without the employee’s consent. Under …
Most Prevalent Employers of Lawyers in Orange County More than 4,000 attorneys and 3,500 paralegals work for nearly 700 law firms in Orange County, California. Orange County law firms range from mid-sized and large AM Law 200 firms to boutique firms and solo practitioners. Among the largest law firms in Orange County are Workman Nydegger, …
All About Business Law A company engaging in day-to-day operations encounters a multitude of legal and regulatory requirements, which drastically shift based upon specific factors, such as the location of the company, the nature and scope of the company’s services or products, and the industry in which the company operates. However, there are certain fundamental …
An Overview of Maryland Business Law There are more than 500,000 privately owned businesses in Maryland that make up a large portion of its economy, according to the Maryland Department of Commerce. To prevent them from posing risk, the law has evolved to regulate this growth in order to protect both the business and the …
Legal Status of Bulletproof Vests in NJ In New Jersey, there are a number of laws and regulations that impact the purchase, ownership, and use of bulletproof vests. New Jersey prohibits the purchase and ownership of body armor if you are a convicted of certain criminal offenses (see below). New Jersey also requires retailers to …
What is the Legal Age of Consent in West Virginia? The legal age of consent in West Virginia is 16 years of age. Under West Virginia Code § 61-8B-3 and § 61-8B-7, a person who is at least 18 years old, and who has sexual intercourse with a person who is not his or her …
The Nature of a Contractor Dispute Contractor disputes are regrettably common in the construction industry. They can arise for a number of reasons, and they can have severe consequences, from significant financial loss and damage to your business’s reputation to protracted legal headaches. Disputes can occur because of a breach of the contract, delays in …
What is a Georgia Rental Lease Agreement? Essentially, a Georgia Rental Lease is a leasehold agreement between two parties (landlord and tenant). The landlord is referred to as the lessor, which is the party that provides the residential unit, commercial unit or other real property in exchange for rent. The lessee is the tenant who …
