Are Snow Chains Legal in Indiana? The topic of snow chains and Indiana law comes up regularly, often in connection with outstate truckers who are hauling freight from the Midwest to various other states. When they tip into Pennsylvania, or New York, or another state with steep hills, they have to go out and get some "chains" for their truck and trailer, and the cost […]
Legal Fees in a Divorce: An Introduction When allegations of divorce dance on the horizon, legal fees can become associated with fear of what’s to come. Will I be responsible for divorce legal fees? Can I ask my spouse to pay my divorce legal fees? What happens if I cannot afford a lawyer? Amidst such uncertainty, you may wonder: What if I ask my spouse […]
Confidentiality Disclaimers Explained Confidentiality disclaimers are a common element found in many documents which are circulated in order to designate the nature of the information contained in the document and to instruct the recipient on how the information can, and cannot, be used. It is generally assumed that the presence of a confidentiality disclaimer would transform a document into a confidential document, and would also […]
Guide to the Maine Consumer Protection Law The purpose of Maine’s consumer protection law is to protect consumers from unfair and deceptive trade practices. The law defines "trade practices" as including "the sale, rental or other distribution of services, property, merchandise, or credit whether conducted at, from, or through a place of business located in this State or elsewhere." Put another way, trade practices are […]
Lemon Law – What Is It? Understanding Lemon Law for Leased Vehicles: Know Your RightsLemon law is a consumer protection statute to protect individuals who purchase or lease a defective vehicle. The fundamental purpose of lemon law is to fairly compensate individuals who are afflicted with a vehicle that has faulty design and manufacture. In general, when a vehicle has a significant defect the manufacturer […]
Defining an Idaho Rental Lease Agreement A rental lease agreement is a contract between a landlord (or lessor) and a tenant (or lessee) in which the landlord agrees to rent out his or her property to the tenant under certain terms and conditions. A rental lease agreement for a residential property – such as an apartment, condo, or single family home – typically includes information […]
What is a Texas Lease Extension Agreement? A Lease Extension Agreement is a document used to extend the term of a real property lease for a period of time beyond or after the original/primary term. A Lease Extension Agreement is not a new lease. The term of the original/primary lease has not expired. Instead, it simply extends the term of the original/primary lease. The primary […]
Upcoming Federal Law Summary This year, elected officials at the federal level are working to pass new laws that will create a huge range of changes effective in 2025 and beyond. Below is a brief overview of these new laws and the anticipated changes they would create.One of the biggest laws on the horizon covers lead testing for public water systems and especially focuses on […]
Making Sense of Share Purchase Agreements A Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) is a legally binding contract that documents the terms and conditions agreed upon between a buyer and a seller for the sale and purchase of a shareholding in a company. The main purpose of an SPA is to outline the rights and responsibilities of all parties involved in the transaction, in order to prevent […]
What Is an Event Agreement? A common question that many event organizers come across is "What is an event agreement?" An event agreement is a contract between the parties organizing the event and those performing services at the event which outlines the expectations of the event as well as the services to be provided. These contracts can take many different forms, but generally all event […]
