Understanding the Legal Test Difference Between Proving Mental Illness In Criminal & Civil CourtThe standard of proof in civil court is a preponderance of the evidence (51 percent of the evidence is enough). This is a lower standard than necessary to prove mental illness in criminal court. The standard of proof in criminal court to determine if a defendant was […]
Defining Tulsa Legal Aid The term Tulsa legal aid generally refers to free or low-cost legal services provided to individuals who cannot afford to retain private counsel. Legal aid organizations aim to remove barriers to justice by providing legal representation and assistance to those who might otherwise go without. In Tulsa specifically, there are three nonprofits that provide legal aid […]
What is Legal Malpractice in Florida? Legal malpractice is a term that describes the harm caused by an attorney who has breached his or her professional duties to their client. Attorneys owe their clients a range of professional obligations, including the duty of competence, the duty of communication, the duty of loyalty, and the duty to not take any action […]
Legal Aid Services FAQ Legal aid is a term used to describe an array of services provided by nonprofit organizations to help people who cannot afford a lawyer. The main purpose of legal aid is to assist those who have low incomes and cannot afford to hire an attorney for themselves in order to meet their legal needs. The vast […]
What Is Legal Aid? Legal aid refers to free or low-cost legal assistance to people who cannot afford it. The Oregon state and local governments provide legal aid to help people prevent more serious problems later on. This includes preventing homelessness, domestic violence, and loss of income that leads to poverty. It’s an important resource for individuals who are facing […]
Defining a Non-Disclosure Agreement Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) are legally binding contracts between two or more parties in which at least one of the involved parties agrees to keep certain information confidential. Typically, NDAs prevent the sharing of proprietary information, such as trade secrets, with others. This restricted data cannot include any general or publicly available knowledge or information that the […]
What is Legal Aid? Legal aid services are essential components of the community health safety net that serve as the first point of contact for people looking for help with their immediate legal needs. The combination of low-income clients and complex legal needs creates an overwhelming risk for the most vulnerable members of society. This is why services of legal […]
What is a Grant Writing Contract? A grant writing contract, like all legal contracts, is intended to provide protection to both the client and the grant writer. This means that the contract spells out the rights and obligations of each party along with any significant guidelines, limitations and conditions. When a client retains a grant writer’s services, the two are […]
Checkpoints and Civil Liberties in the State of Washington Monitoring drivers for potential alcohol abuse through the use of temporary DUI checkpoints is a law enforcement technique enjoyed by many law enforcement agencies in the state of Washington. However, these types of DUI stops through checkpoints have raised questions of legality when it comes to the Fourth Amendment protections against […]
Freight Brokers Need Insurance – What Kind? Understanding Freight Broker InsuranceWhat is Freight Broker Insurance?Anyone starting, running, or selling a freight brokerage should acknowledge the value provided by a freight broker insurance policy. The broker insurance policy is based on a business concept called cargo liability. Although there are other forms of broker insurance coverage, the principle of cargo liability […]
