Diving into Exceptions in Legal Definitions: All You Need to Know

A Definitive Intro into Legal Exceptions Exceptions are standard in legal dealings. Contracting parties often recognize the possibility that not everything in life will go according to plan. As a result, legal documents typically include exceptions to deal with these contingencies. Though exceptions can be confusing – and may even seem contradictory to the plain […]

Neglecting Your HOA: Legal Implications and What You Need to Know

The Law and Your HOA: What They Can and Cannot Do Most Homeowners Associations (HOAs) have the legal authority to force you to abide by their rules and regulations as long as they have correctly followed the procedures set out in Florida Statutes Chapter 720. They also have the legal authority to enforce the collection […]

Certified Mail Legal Issues Explained

What is Certified Mail, Anyway? The prominent definition of certified mail in practical use is that it is a mailing method within the United States Postal Service which has more formal tracking and receipt features than regular mail. Among these features is that certified mail allows you to identify the date which the mail was […]

Background on the Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act

Summary of the Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act The Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act (H.R. 2510, S. 545) is legislation that has been introduced in Congress aimed at addressing inequities experienced by law enforcement officers in regard to their starting pay and patrol salaries. Presently, there are salary disparities in place not only between departments […]

Demystifying Sample Project Labor Agreements: A Detailed Handbook

Getting to Know Project Labor Agreements A PLA, or Project Labor Agreement, is defined as an agreement between labor and management that establishes, for the duration of the project, the terms and conditions of employment for everyone who agrees to work on a particular construction or infrastructure project. PLAs can apply to both unionized and […]

Indiana Harassment Laws: A Complete Guide

Facts about Indiana harassment laws Harassment in Indiana is not defined in a standalone statute, but rather it is found contained within various other Indiana laws. Indiana Code ยง 35-45-2-2 identifies the offense of harassment. The statute states:"(a) A person who, with intent to harass, annoying, enhance the safety of, or alarm another person interacts […]

The Vexatious Litigant in Family Court

Vexatious Litigant Defined In the Family Court system, a vexatious litigant is defined as someone who engages in relentless or harassing litigation, often against various parties within the same matter, notwithstanding the outcome of prior litigation. A vexatious litigant does not have to be representing themselves for the court to make such a declaration, but […]

Your Guide To Washington State BB Gun Laws

An Introduction To Washington State BB Gun Laws Understanding BB Gun Laws in Washington State: A Comprehensive GuideA BB gun is a, often air-powered, toy rifle designed to fire steel or copper BBs, small metal balls. At first glance, the BB guns of today seem fairly harmless, like a toy gun, and hence many people […]

How to Draft a Comprehensive Rental Agreement Ending Letter

Getting to Know the Process of Rental Agreement Terminination There are a multitude of reasons that may cause a landlord to end a rental agreement for an apartment. The tenant may no longer be able to afford the rent, or the building may be undergoing extensive renovation. Regardless of the cause, both landlords and tenants […]

What you should know about the legality of OTF knives in Maryland

OTF knives explained OTF stands for "Out-The-Front" that are a type of folding knife that has a blade that is concealed inside the handle, comes out and folds back into itself. OTF knives deploy and retract the blade using a sliding mechanism, which is within the handle itself. Most OTF knives will have a thumb […]