The Nature of a Turnkey Contract Agreement Turnkey contract agreements differ from other types of contracts for construction in that the owner is able to occupy (or at least use) a completed project, whereas with design-build construction the owner accepts a partially completed project. A turnkey contract agreement cannot be used on a project where …
Lane Filtering versus Lane Splitting Lane filtering and lane splitting are different techniques that affect motorcyclists. Lane filtering is when a motorcyclist passes other stopped or slower moving traffic cars. Nearly every day I am stuck in traffic on my bike and I can legally filter to the front of the line where the road …
What is Agricultural Law? Agricultural law encompasses quite a broad area of the law-so broad, in fact, that people who work in this field are generally referred to as "agricultural lawyers," rather than "farm lawyers." The latter term is often used to refer to attorneys who devote their practices to more traditional farm situations (land …
Separating From Your Spouse In Arkansas – The Basics In the midst of a complicated divorce or separation, Arkansas separation laws determine how property, debts, and finances are divided. The laws of the pleasant southern state have long protected the rights of marital assets, both in the midst of a divorce and also in the …
All About Clinical Supervision Agreements Clinical supervision agreements are a pivotal component in healthcare, particularly in nursing and counseling fields. Their primary purpose is to establish a formal relationship between the supervisor and the supervisee, clearly defining their roles, responsibilities, and expectations. These agreements play a vital role in protecting the interests of both parties, …
Introduction to Legal Aid in Paterson, NJ Market Street is the Land of Legal AidIn a city like Paterson, NJ, that has a large immigrant population, legal troubles can feel as local as the deli on the corner of Market and McBride or the bakery on Main Street. But there are several local landmines that …
The Exclusive Right to Represent Buyer Agreement Explained Understanding the Exclusive Right to Represent Buyer Agreement in CTAn Exclusive Right to Represent Buyer Agreement is a legally binding contract that a buyer uses to specifically authorize a realtor to represent them in a transaction, such as buying a new home. Once the realtor (or agent) …
The Legal Implications of Funeral Wishes in a Will Funeral wishes included in a last will and testament are legally binding on Executors, although they are not necessarily composited by the Executor into a plan of activities to be carried out. The Supreme Court of Canada in a 2012 decision (Whitfield v. Whiting, [2012] 2 …
The Basics of the Collateral Source Rule The collateral source rule is defined as follows: "The collateral source rule is a rule of evidence that excludes from the jury’s consideration benefits to the plaintiff in a tort action from independent sources." See 2 Restatement (Third) of Torts § 921 cmt. c. In other words, the …
Introduction to Issues in Contract Law When it comes to legal disputes, the most common interactions are contractual disputes. In these disputes, the parties involved often allege non-performance of a contract, however, the adjudication of these disputes frequently reveal even more complex issues that arise during the formation and performance of contracts. Contract law, in …
