The Meaning of a Status Hearing A status hearing is a court proceeding at which a litigant, or their attorney, appears before a judge to report on the status of the case. There is a specific time and date set for a status hearing, and the litigants are given notice of the status hearing. Failure to appear at a status hearing can result in one […]
All About Design Build Contracts A design build contract is a construction contract that encompasses both the work of the designer and the builder in the same contract. In a traditional construction project, the architect and construction manager enter into separate contracts with the owner. The traditional process creates a situation where multiple people make statements and/or decisions regarding the project at various times without […]
The Legal Standing of Delta 8 in Kansas Today For those who are not up to speed on Kansas state law (I was not until recently), this is what I have found. There are two laws that are central to understanding the legality of Delta 8 in Kansas. The first is a Kansas definition of hemp, which provides as follows: "’Hemp’ means the plant Cannabis […]
What is an Option Contract in Real Estate? A real estate option contract is a legally binding agreement between a buyer or investor (optionee) and a seller (optionor) that grants the optionee the exclusive right, but not the obligation, to purchase real estate from the optionor, at a specified price within a certain time frame. The contract allows the optionee an "option" to buy the […]
Nursing Agency Contracts Explained Nursing agency contracts are a type of contract that is used when an individual or entity hires a nurse or an agency to provide nursing services. The agency may either be an independent agency or part of an existing medical practice. When the agency is a part of a medical practice, the contract will generally set forth the terms and conditions […]
The Basics of Juvenile Court The juvenile court system is designed to deal with any legal matters concerning underage minors. This area of the law is complex and requires a careful understanding of laws, regulations, and procedures associated with juvenile offenses. Juvenile matters are handled differently in the United States than allegations of criminal acts made against adult offenders.Juvenile Court is a special court for […]
What are the AZ Rules of Evidence? The Arizona Rules of Evidence, with the exclusion of Article 4, apply in all actions and proceedings of all courts of record of the state of Arizona and of all courts not of record of the state of Arizona only to the extent that a judge of such a court in his discretion may determine that the rules […]
Defining an Internship Confidentiality Agreement An internship confidentiality agreement serves both the company and its intern. Such an agreement includes various clauses that serve to define the responsibilities of the intern, as well as the rights and obligations of the company regarding the sharing of information with the intern. The agreement allows the company to establish policies about how its confidential information is to be […]
Introduction to Insurance Proceeds for Businesses As a business owner, it is critical to understand what insurance is in place and what insurance may be applicable in the future for proper business planning. It is equally as critical to understand how the level of insurance coverage may impact your business in the event that a claim arises. Generally, an insurance policy is a contract in […]
How To Know Your Rights When a contractor fails to pay a subcontractor, it is essential for the subcontractor to understand his or her legal and financial rights in each situation. First, the subcontract may contain a specific provision specifying that payment is due within a certain number of days after a contractor is paid by the property owner (also known as milestone payment schedules). […]