Kansas Lunch Break Laws: A Guide for Employees
An Overview of Kansas Labor Laws The labor laws in Kansas govern virtually all aspects of the employer/ employee relationship in Kansas, providing guidance and protection for both full-time and part-time employees. Kansas has labor laws governing minimum wage, overtime payments, meal and rest breaks, and safe and healthy workplace […]
**Illinois Laws on Custody for Parents Who Are Not Married**
Illinois laws on custody: An overview In Illinois, as in most states, custody laws govern the legal relationship between parents and their children. However, the laws regarding custody can be particularly complicated for unmarried parents who are not married to each other and have not established any legal relationship between […]
Navigating Tennessee Utility Easement Statutes: The Definitive Guide
What is a Utility Easement? A utility easement is an easement that provides the necessary right of access and other rights to a utility provider such that the utility provider will be able to provide essential public services to the community. For instance, in Tennessee, the utility easement is necessary […]
Navigating California’s Surrogacy Laws
The Legal Status of Surrogate Arrangements in California California is one of the few states that recognizes the legality of surrogate contracts and therefore, the possibility of entering into an valid surrogacy agreement. California Family Code sections 7960 to 7972 are California statutory provisions that allow for the enforcement of […]
Prenuptial Agreement Basics in Utah: Everything to Know
What is a Prenup? Prenuptial agreements are contracts signed by both prospective spouses before marriage which set out in details certain terms and conditions of the prospective spouses’ future rights and obligations during the course and conclusion of a marriage. The most common elements included in prenuptial agreements are property […]
The Essential Illinois Age of Consent Laws
What is the Age of Consent in Illinois? The legal age of consent in Illinois is 17. Prior to 2010 the age of consent was 18. A law passed in 2010 lowered the age of consent from 18 to 17 for all sexual acts except for those involving a teacher […]
Understanding Material Breach of Contract: An Essential Guide
What is Material Breach of Contract? In the field of contract law, a material breach of contract is one that is significant enough in nature to allow for the innocent party to discontinue or affirm its additional performance and pursue damages for the failure to perform. In fact, the concept […]
California Knife Carry Laws: What You Should Know
CA Knife Laws 101: A Primer Knife carry laws in California are much more complicated than most people realize and have some very confusing gray areas. The good news is that, unlike some knife laws in other states where any knife considered illegal is prohibited no matter what the circumstances, […]
Criminal Court Motions: Understanding the Procedures and Purposes
Introduction to Criminal Court Motions Criminal court motions play a pivotal role in defining the course of justice during criminal trials. A motion may best be described as a formal request or application that seeks a specific order from a judge or other presiding officer. The precise particulars associated with […]
All About Legal Signature Stamps: The Definitive Guide
What is a legal signature stamp? A legal signature stamp (sometimes called a legal momentum stamp or legal name stamp) is a rubber stamp which can be used by an individual to endorse their signature to an official document by the use of a stamp in place of the written […]