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 § 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Business Law Consultant – What is It? A business law consultant serves as an advisor and partner to a company in order to ensure that all legal matters are handled correctly. Whether a startup, LLC, corporation, or any other type of organization, a business law consultant is there to provide counsel by assessing legal risks […]
What is a non-competition agreement? Non-compete Agreements are contracts between an employer and an employee in which the employee agrees not to enter into or start a similar profession or trade in competition with the employer after the employment period is over. Non-compete clauses may also restrict employees from working for competitors or from soliciting […]
What Constitutes a Severance Agreement A severance agreement is a legally binding contract between an employer and an employee, or former employee, where certain benefits are laid out and in return for those benefits the employee agrees to do something for the employer. More specifically, in the context of a typical severance agreement the employee […]
What design build contracts are Design Build contracts have become increasingly popular undertakings in the construction industry. However, not everyone is on the same page when it comes to what Design Build actually entails. At its core, the Design Build Contract is the combination of two separate contracts, one for the architectural/design work and one […]
Overview of Northern District Local Rules The Local Rules of the Northern District of Texas comprise 89 detailed regulations governing the procedures in the federal court for the district. The local rules were originally adopted in 1972 but have been through numerous revisions and expansions since then to adapt to new developments in law and […]
