What Is Legal Aid Legal aid is a term that refers to the provision of assistance by a person or group giving help. In legal terms, legal aid is government funding that helps people who cannot afford legal representation. In short, it’s the provision of free legal services for people who cannot otherwise obtain the services of an attorney.Who can […]
Defining the Minimum Age of Consent in Minnesota In Minnesota, the legal age of consent is not as straightforward as many misinformed stereotypes lead people to believe. While a few other states still have designated marriageable age requirements, the sheer amount of exceptions and variations make it difficult for the average citizen to navigate or fully understand the state’s laws. […]
Introduction to Your Tint Strip Windshield tint strips are precisely what they sound like: tinted films that are applied to the uppermost part of a vehicle’s windshield. Because of the size of the windshield and the location of the tint strip, typically the only portion of the windshield that tint cannot be applied to is the view directly in front […]
The Independent Contractor Understanding the Florida Independent Contractor TestIndependent contractors differ markedly from employees. Employees typically work under a contract (written or oral) for a certain term; independent contractors work as they desire. Employees cannot simply cease working without consequence or else risk an action for stopping work without good cause. Independent contractors can simply stop work at any time.Why […]
What is Bad Faith in Insurance? In common parlance, the term "bad faith" refers to the implied promise that a party will deal with the other in good faith or without an intention to defraud. By contrast , the term "bad faith" is commonly understood in law as involving a breach of the duty of good faith and fair dealing […]
The Role of EMS in the Legal Field The Environmental Management System (EMS) is a framework that organizations use to manage and monitor their impact on the environment. At its essence, EMS is a tool for achieving compliance with environmental regulations. It comprises structured and systemic processes for assessing an organization’s current environmental impact, setting goals for improvement, creating a […]
Introduction to Hawaii Family Court The Hawaii Family Court System is part of the statewide courts of the State of Hawaii, which are established under Article VI, § 1 of the Hawaii State Constitution. The family court consists of fourteen (14) judges, many commissioners and referees and other staff. It has jurisdiction over those cases falling under Section 580-1, Hawaii […]
What Constitutes a Legal Notice? A legal notice is a notification that is published in an official medium and it is meant to inform the public about the happening of legal proceedings and other matters of official communications.
Getting the Legal Basis for the Lawsuit A common ground for suing a towing company is illegal towing. Often drivers who’ve parked on private property get towed, only to find that the lot owner had not authorized their vehicle’s removal. Another category of illegal towing is when your vehicle is towed from a public lot, even though the lot has […]
Client Intake Forms: The Why and the How Client intake forms serve as the foundational step for most law firms to quickly and efficiently gather information about a new client before the firm agrees to represent. Different law firms have slightly different client intake approaches, however, there are some common characteristics to most client intake forms. Often the objective of […]
