The Basics of Release and Cancellation of Contracts in Florida
Florida Contract Law 101 Contract law plays a highly important and essential role in the government and regulation of the State of Florida. It serves as a sole legal authority for enforcement of agreements between individuals. In a sense structured, it provides rules by which all personal undertakings can be governed. The law is intended […]
Career Possibilities with the Arizona Supreme Court
A Look at the Arizona Supreme Court A ‘court of last resort’, the Arizona Supreme Court is the state’s highest level of court. The court has complete jurisdiction over all actions and proceedings, and its legal jurisdiction is appellate only, meaning it hears appeals from superior courts, the tax court, and the Industrial Commission of […]How Early Lease Termination Works in Washington
How Lease Agreements Work in Washington A lease agreement in Washington State is a legally binding contract between two or more parties. Typically, these contracts consist of the landlord (lessor) and the tenant (lessee). However, a third party may also be a participant during the lease. The lease may be residential or commercial, depending on […]All About Non-Compete Agreements in New Jersey: A Comprehensive Overview
What is a Non-Compete? Non-compete (covenant not to compete) agreements are common contractual provisions in New Jersey and many states across the country. In general, a non-compete provision provides a business with a means of protecting its trade secrets, confidential information, customer lists and/or good will by preventing employees, upon their termination of employment or […]Decoding the Prerequisites for Becoming a Special Education Advocate
Examining the Role of a Special Education Advocate A special education advocate is a professional who assists parties in navigating the maze of requirements and obstacles that can beset a child with a disability trying to get an education. A special education advocate can be a lawyer, but does not have to be. In fact, […]Navigating the American Arbitration Association’s Employment Rules
The Basics of AAA Employment Arbitration The American Arbitration Association ("AAA") is an independent, not-for-profit service that is designed to provide conflict resolution services for individuals and organizations. The AAA administers a number of different sets of Rules for various areas of legal dispute resolution; one such set is specifically geared towards employment disputes. The […]Finding a Palm Beach County Family Law Attorney
An Overview of Family Law in Palm Beach Family law in Palm Beach County covers a wide range of issues relating to marriage and relationships, the most prominent being divorce. Divorce proceedings can be complicated by issues such as alimony, child support, custody and distribution of marital assets. According to the Florida Divorce Handbook, these […]
Demystifying Florida PTO Statutes: A Complete Guide
Overview of Florida PTO Statutes Most employees in Florida are familiar with the general concept of Paid Time Off (PTO) as it is a standard feature of most compensation packages offered to employees. PTO typically includes vacation days, sick days, personal days, and sometimes even holidays. The allocation and usage of PTO is usually governed […]