The Lowdown on Common Law Robbery: The Definitive Guide

What is Robbery at Common Law? Common law robbery is essentially the common law version of simple robbery. A common law robbery occurs when one person unlawfully takes personal property from another, by threat or intimidation of any kind, an intention to permanently deprive (or temporarily) the other person of the property taken, and that […]

Guiding the Way in Southeastern Ohio: Legal Services Explained

Southeastern Ohio Legal Aide: An Overview Southeastern Ohio Legal Services (SESLS) has been providing legal assistance to low-income individuals and families in southeast Ohio since 1977. The organization has five offices in the region, including Athens, Ironton, Marietta, Nelsonville, and Zanesville. With a mission "to advocate for the rights of our clients and communities in […]

Common Law Marriage: Does Minnesota Recognize It?

The State of Minnesota and Common Law Marriage Under the common law tradition, a couple would be considered married when they met certain criteria. They must have the legal capacity to marry, mutually agree that they are married, and hold themselves out to be married to third parties. In addition, in most states, the couple […]

Getting a Handle on Tennessee Non-Compete Laws

What are Non-Compete Agreements? Non-Compete agreements are contracts entered into between the employer and the employee in order to prevent the employee from competing against the employer or soliciting customers, clients and employees after the employment relationship ends.In addition to prohibiting the employee from directly competing with the employer, Non-Compete agreements often prohibit the employee […]

Developing an Effective Contractor Safety Template

What is a Contractor Safety Program? A contractor safety program describes the policies, procedures, and training that contractors are expected to follow when working for an employer. There are many scenarios under which an employer may want or need to hire independent contractors, consultants, or other workers to help them. For example, an attorney opening […]

Employee Legal Services 101: The Information You Didn’t Know You Needed

An Introduction to Employee Legal Services In this section of the article, we’ll be exploring more about what employee legal services are all about and why they exist. For those of you who aren’t familiar, employee legal services are part of a comprehensive workplace protection program. This means that they can cover a wide variety […]

The Basics Of A Food Vendor Agreement

What Is A Food Vendor Agreement? A food vendor agreement is a contract between a food vendor and a business selling goods and/or services. The vendor agrees to supply edible products, such as restaurant-style meals, specialty-catered food or pre-packaged beverages. As with many types of contracts, those for food vending include details about the products […]

Articles of Incorporation vs. Operating Agreement: What’s the Difference?

An Overview of Business Formation Documents A business formation / operating agreement is a set of governing documents that establishes an LLC or other corporation (e.g. c-corporation, S corporation, Non-profit corporation, etc.) as a legal business entity. A set of articles of incorporation typically establish the company and assign or appoint owners. In other words, […]

Georgia Cohabitation Laws: What to Know

What You Should Know About Cohabitation in Georgia Understanding Georgia Cohabitation Laws: What You Need to KnowCohabitation is a familiar concept, often referring to two people living together in a romantic relationship for an extended period of time without being legally married. While most people have a general understanding of cohabitation, many are not aware […]

How to Get Legal Separation in Texas: Detailed Step-By-Step Approach

Texas Legal Separation In Texas, the term "legal separation" does not have a set meaning. In fact, most judges in Texas agree that even though there are court orders in place concerning separate property division and child custody, that a couple is still married until a final divorce occurs.So while you can file for divorce […]