Texas Runaway Laws: A Quick Overview The intricacies of Texas runaway laws are essential for parents and teenagers alike to understand. Broadly speaking, "runaway" in a legal context is understood as the act of a child leaving his or her home (or otherwise living away from the parent or legal guardian) without the permission of that person. Most runaway laws […]
When Can You Sue Insurance Companies? There are some valid reasons a car insurance company can end up being sued, and it’s important to understand them so that you don’t waste your time or money pursuing a lower-value claim. Aside from an auto accident claim, there are other agreements a claimant can have with their car insurance company that could […]
The Basics of Knife Laws in Florida Florida does not have a specific legal term for what a knife actually is. Florida courts will describe any bladed instrument, no matter the length, as a "knife." So essentially, a knife can be any bladed instrument regardless of length, design, or weight.The laws regarding knives in Florida differ based on where you […]
What is Legal Aid? Legal aid is a type of legal assistance offered to low-income individuals by the government and private organizations. Legal aid is offered by private nonprofit organizations in every state and is funded partly by the federal government. In certain cases, such as where a case is brought against the government, legal aid will be funded completely […]
What Is a No Bid Contract? A no bid contract is a non-competitively negotiated contract that a federal contractor enters into without competing with potential bidders. This means the contractor proposes a contract to be negotiated between the contractor and the government without any advertised opening for other contractors to enter into a competitive bid process. By contrast, competitive bidding […]
Commissioned Art Contracts Explained Art is both an expression and a business. In some cases, it’s even both at the same time. But only when we’re talking about commissioned art contracts.Contracts for commissioned art serve several purposes, such as:They help to create a common understanding (understanding being the key word) of what’s expected and needed regarding the artwork.For example, if […]
An introduction to Blackstone’s Law Book In the annals of legal literature, few texts have achieved the kind of influence and ubiquity that Blackstone’s Law Book has. Originally published in the 18th century, this monumental work played a crucial role in shaping the common law as we know it today. The history of Blackstone’s Law Book is as fascinating as […]
An Introduction to Player Contracts The football player contract is the principal agreement by which a player goes from being a free agent to football property, it governs his relationship with the team, and through him the club’s relationship with a third party. At its most basic it is a simple transaction: this individual agrees to play football for this […]
What is a Lottery Pool? Most of us have heard of or participated in a lottery pool. Here’s how lottery pools work:Named as part of this group, you contribute money towards buying a certain number of lotto tickets with the understanding that if someone in the group wins, then the pool will share the winnings.Although these agreements are often informal, […]
Georgia’s CE Requirements at a Glance In the Peach State, both agents and adjusters are required to meet CE standards. But who participates in Georgia insurance continuing education requirements? There are four separate groups of licensees, and each has their own set of required hours. Most non-resident license holders are exempt, so just be sure to check that there isn’t […]
