An Overview of Drug Testing Laws in Utah OVERVIEW OF UTAH DRUG TESTING LAWSAs in most states, Utah drug testing laws are relatively narrow. Specifically, in the employment context, they consist of only voluntary drug testing laws that pertain to government employees, and laws that simply create a general prohibition […]
Defining Media Law Media law governs the myriad of legal issues that arise in the context of acquiring, using, and distributing content. It encompasses a wide array of legal areas, including intellectual property (copyright, trademark, patent, and trade-secret law), the law regulating electronic communication and distribution (including the Federal Communications […]
Legal Malpractice Basics North Carolina defines legal malpractice in the case of Harris v. Greer 316 N.C. 202, 340 S.E. 2d 765 (1986). In Harris, the Court held "The breach of an attorney’s duty to use such care and skill is legal malpractice." Also see Greene v. Lindsey 115 N.C. […]
What is a Court Appointed Special Advocate? Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) are volunteers who act as advocates for children in the legal system. These are trained community volunteers, sworn into service by a judge, and are charged with gathering information and providing an unbiased, independent report to the court […]
Florida Sublease Agreement Overview A Florida sublease agreement is a rental contract between a tenant and a new tenant after the first tenant leases from the landlord. A regular Florida lease or rental agreement also exists between the tenant and the landlord of the rental property. The two agreements form […]
Texas prenup: An overview The term "prenuptial agreement" is often used to refer to the Texas law pertaining to premarital agreements and the appropriate contract form for such an agreement – i.e., the Texas Prenuptial Agreement Form PDF. The prenup Texas, which would be a marriage contract, is now governed […]
Filial Responsibility Laws Filial Responsibility Laws, also known as filial support laws, are laws that exist in many states across the country. The purpose of these laws is to hold family members financially responsible for the cost of an ill or disabled relative’s long-term care when the relative cannot financially […]
What Do You Need to Know About Listing Agreements? A listing agreement is a legally binding contract between a seller and a broker stating the broker will act as an agent to assist the seller in selling the property. In exchange, the seller agrees to pay the broker a commission […]
What is a Premarital Agreement? The Premarital Agreement is a contract between soon-to-be spouses entered into prior to marriage. The agreement typically requires a signature by both spouses and witness as well as notarization, though Virginia law does not require such.Under Virginia law, a premarital agreement may address issues of […]
Evidentiary Hearings Defined An evidentiary hearing is one where the parties present sworn testimony to the court and/or the judge determines what facts were proven based on documentary evidence – i.e., admitting an original piece of evidence into the record and allowing the court to make findings of fact based […]
