The Function of a Breach of Contract Attorney
The Definition of a Breach of Contract A breach of contract is a violation of a party’s legal obligations. Contracts contain provisions that are based on the parties’ intent in entering into the agreement. In order to fulfill those intentions, the parties have legal obligations under the contract to uphold their promises and duties.There are […]The Weapons You Can Use For Self-Defense In Illinois
A Primer On Illinois’ Self-Defense Laws An additional source is the state’s Criminal Code, which includes provisions that define a person’s right to use self-defense in specified circumstances. For example, a statute criminalizes a person’s use of force in self-protection when that person has been engaged in reckless or unlawful conduct that is likely to […]
Understanding Oral Lease Agreements: Risks and Rights
What is an Oral Lease Agreement? A verbal lease agreement is a rental agreement that has not been documented in writing by the landlord and the tenant. The tenant may have some documentation of the agreement, such as a bank statement showing rent being paid in a specific amount or a copy of a text […]Preparing a Confidential Mediation Statement
Confidential Mediation Statements Explained A confidential mediation statement is a brief explanation provided to a mediator before the mediation session. Its contents may be known only to the mediator and the party that prepared the statement. The purpose of the confidential mediation statement is to give the mediator background facts about the case or other […]A Walkthrough of Federal Rule of Evidence 407
An Introduction to Federal Rule of Evidence 407 A common tool utilized in many types of federal court cases in the U.S. is Federal Rule of Evidence 407, an evidentiary rule that pertains to subsequent remedial measures that may be taken after an event has occurred. From a general perspective, this rule prohibits the introduction […]
Breaking Down Lane Splitting Laws in Texas: Is It Permitted?
What Are the Laws Around Lane Splitting? Lane splitting involves the practice of a motorcyclist driving in the space between two lanes of traffic when a traffic jam or an accident occurs on a freeway or other road. In most states lane splitting is illegal, and is punishable with a fine, or worse, in the […]Getting to Know and Creating Your Own Producer Agreement Templates
What is a Producer Agreement? A Producer Agreement is a contract between the producer and all parties involved in the production. Producers are responsible for overseeing the entire creation process of a project, whether that is in film, music, fashion or another area. It is essential to have a producer agreement template to outline what […]