What Are 80% Lowers? In the context of firearm manufacturing, an 80% lower refers to an unfinished or partially completed lower receiver that is not legally considered a firearm. The primary intention for an 80% lower is to serve as a starting point for individuals who wish to build their own firearms from scratch. Typically, […]
Privacy Laws in the Workplace An essential factor in determining whether one can legally record sound in the workplace is an understanding of the overarching private and public workplace privacy laws that apply in one’s state, or locality. While laws change frequently and occasionally any corporation or workplace should have an attorney that reviews applicable […]
Texas Divorce 101 Texas has a "no fault" divorce option. This means that the petitioner does not have to provide evidence of wrongful or illicit conduct. In other words, a Texas divorce can be granted if one party says so without giving a cause. However, under Texas law, a divorce can also be granted if […]
Overview of Knife Laws in Connecticut There were attempts to pass an outright ban on switchblade knives in Connecticut dating as far back as 1937. However, these bills never became law. Connecticut and the nation as a whole have been moving towards less restrictive knife legislation in recent years. In 2016, the 20-year-old ban on […]
Connecticut Residential Lease Agreements 101 Residential lease agreements are legal documents between a landlord and a tenant that outline the rights and responsibilities of both parties for the duration of the rental agreement. A residential lease agreement is defined by Connecticut law as "the oral or written agreement and all written or electronic documents, such […]
What Is Adult Legal Guardianship? What is Adult Legal Guardianship?The specific definition of a legal guardianship varies by state, but a legal guardianship is a court-granted authority to make virtually any decision for an adult with diminished mental capacity. Guardianship is a legal duty imposed on the guardian and is subject to court oversight and […]
What Is a Legal Disclaimer? A legal disclaimer is a statement intended to protect the party making it from legal liability. This is done through a refusal to accept some liability that would usually be imposed. It’s generally used to remove liability for information that is too complicated and/or flexible to apply to any one […]
Intro to Michigan Land Contracts A land contract is a lawful agreement between a buyer and seller where, as a result of its execution, the deed of the property is retained in the seller’s hands until the purchase price is paid in full. It is alternative way to hold title that is unique to Michigan […]
What is an Appendix to a Contract? An appendix in a contract provides detailed information and specifications relevant to the agreement that would be cumbersome or unnecessary to include in the main body of the document. As to specific inclusions, an appendix can contain information such as the working hours required for specific work tasks, […]
What Constitutes Diligent Legal Services? Diligent legal services are defined as a lawyer’s "careful and persistent effort to accomplish what one is obligated to do." Simply put, it is the legal services that you can expect from your lawyer on a daily basis for the duration of your representation.To clarify the term "diligence," let’s turn […]