Understanding Court Appointed Attorneys’ Compensation Court Appointed Attorneys Overview Court appointed lawyers are attorneys assigned by a court to represent a defendant in criminal cases where the defendant cannot afford private legal representation. The appointment of a court lawyer ensures that an indigent defendant has the legal counsel to which he or she is entitled… Continue Reading
Ultimate Guide to Nevada Construction Business and Law An Overview of Nevada Construction Laws One of the basic aspects of construction is that it occurs under the auspices of some sort of law. The first and best way to describe constructional law in any state is to say that while construction means building something, construction law simply means… Continue Reading
Understanding Adverse Possession Laws in Georgia: A Deep Dive What is Adverse Possession? At the core, the doctrine of adverse possession in Georgia comes down to the idea that, under the right circumstances, you can acquire title to real estate, even if the real estate is not being offered for sale. How does it work? As I’ve explained, the… Continue Reading
How To Sue A Contractor For Shoddy Workmanship Your Legal Options Explained As a homeowner, you have basic legal rights when hiring a contractor to complete a project. These rights are in place to protect you from substandard or incomplete work and possible financial loss. One of your basic rights is that the work must be completed according… Continue Reading
Domestic Partnerships in Texas: Entitlements and Obligations What Is a Domestic Partnership in Texas? Traditionally, a domestic partnership is defined as an unmarried couple living together in a committed relationship that exists exclusively for the purpose of creating a shared domestic life. In Texas, the state does not have any domestic partnership laws or statutes. Consequently, domestic… Continue Reading
An Overview of Non-Disclosure Agreements in India What Is a Non-Disclosure Agreement? Non-Disclosure Agreement ("NDA") is a contract between two parties to safeguard any confidential information that’s being shared between the two. In other words, if one party shares certain information with another, the second party is agreeing not to share that information with a third party…. Continue Reading
Basics of Adultery Under Tennessee Law What Constitutes Adultery in Tennessee While adultery is recognized as a ground for annulment or divorce in Tennessee, the state law does not make a formal legal definition of adultery. As has been noted in other states, the term seems to have originally been somewhat legally ambiguous, referring to marital… Continue Reading
Legal Norms: Cornerstone of Law and Order What are legal norms? Legal norms are the backbone of any legal system. They are the rules that govern the actions of its members and establish the framework for order and predictability. In a broad sense, legal norms are the laws that define the rights and responsibilities of individuals within… Continue Reading
Understanding Purchase and Sale Agreements in Tennessee What is a Purchase and Sale Agreement? Purchase and Sale Agreement ("PSA") is a legally binding contract between a buyer and seller of real property. The purpose of the contract is to act as a record of the agreement between the parties, providing each with enforceable rights, and obligations, against… Continue Reading
HOA Auditing Guidelines: Facts You Need to Know What is an HOA Audit? Understanding HOA Audit Requirements: A Comprehensive GuideThe introduction to HOA audits should do two main things: (1) explain what is meant by the term "audit" in this context and (2) say a few words about why audits are required. Audits are commonly referred to as… Continue Reading