Basic Qualifications for a Board of Directors
The Function of the Board of Directors The primary responsibility of the board is to ensure that the company is being run in accordance with the law, the company’s governing documents (like its bylaws or articles of incorporation) and the company’s business objectives and policies. While the specific manner in […]
Distinctions Between a Deed and Contract
Defining a Deed and a Contract The definitions of deed and contract are discussed below. Deeds and contracts are frequently confused with one another. This is understandable since both deeds and contracts are used to conclude legal transactions. A contract is simply defined as "an agreement between two or more […]
Making the Most of Your Legal Summer Associate Opportunity
The Role of a Legal Summer Associate The typical legal summer associate position is a paid position for law students to get hands-on experience in the legal field. It generally lasts for 10-12 weeks during the summer while law students are on break from school. Although some firms will hire […]
Understanding Stalking Laws in the State of New York
New York Stalking Law Introduction Understanding New York Stalking LawsThe concept of stalking is familiar to most people, yet many are surprised to learn just how comprehensive New York laws are with respect to these acts. Stalking has been made a serious criminal offense that can result in arrest and […]
GSG Law Firm Services and Professional Practice Overview
Insight on GSG Law Firm GSG Law Firm, based in Northern California, was originally formed as Gold, Gelfand, Ashford, & Schwartz in 1991. The firm has had many name changes since starting out as Dias, Schwartz, and Dias in San Francisco in 1972. The Silver law firm was added as […]
The Lowdown on Teamsters Legal Benefits: A Member’s Guide
A Guide to the Teamsters Union The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, oftentimes simply called the Teamsters Union, was founded in 1903. They quickly grew into the largest labor union in the United States at that time. They are responsible for organizing workers from a multitude of various professions in an […]
Common Law Marriage In Kansas Explained
What is a Common Law Marriage Common law marriage has become more well-known in recent years because of the growing number of same-sex marriages, and how those unions are recognized for purposes of property division, maintenance, etc. The term common law marriage is somewhat of a misnomer because it does […]
Can a Prenup Be Voided? Grounds to Overturn a Prenup
Prenup Agreements Explained A prenuptial agreement is a legally binding, private contract that is established and signed before a marriage commences. This agreement serves to outline the respective assets and financial obligations that each party carries into the marriage, as well as any further stipulations about asset division, spousal support, […]
‘Citizen’ as Defined by Black’s Law Dictionary
Law Of Citizens as Defined In Black’s Law Citizen. A member of a free, independent, and sovereign state, entitled to the enjoyment of all civil liberties, rights and immunities, and subject to the allegiance. It is used in opposition to alien, or foreigner, and embraces every person born of parents […]
Breaking Down Nebraska Work Break Laws: Employee Rights Demystified
An Overview of Break Laws in Nebraska As with a majority of states, Nebraska does not have any specific state laws regarding breaks for employees. Unless the employer is a public facility or is subject to other federal requirements, breaks are simply not required under the state laws. In other […]