The Concept of Legal Notes Legal notes are defined as legal citations or annotations in courts or legal filings, such as witness statements, affidavits, oral arguments, pleadings, and the like. The purpose of legal notes is to substantiate a particular claim or action, corroborate the validity of a statement made, or be used to hold a court accountable if the….
Navigating Prenups in Florida A prenuptial agreement, also commonly referred to as a premarital agreement or a marriage contract, is a written contract between two people before they are legally married. The general purpose of these contracts is to set forth the financial rights and responsibilities of each party in the event the marriage does not succeed. Prenuptial agreements are….
General Sales Tax Principles in Arizona Sales taxes in Arizona are imposed on the retail sales of tangible personal property, the sale of specified services and admissions, and the leasing of tangible personal property. The State imposes a transaction privilege tax upon those engaged in business in Arizona, which is essentially a sales tax on the seller rather than the….
The Advantage of Legal Internships in London The legal sector in London is a catalyst for aspiring law students and trainees to boost their career progression, as the legal internships that London offers are unparalleled. Many international students will aspire to live and work in London at some point in their lifetime given the culture and lifestyle London has to….
Towing in Arkansas: An overview Regulating the towing industry is primarily a local issue in Arkansas. Localities have the power to regulate the industry and enforce those regulations. Let’s face it, not all jurisdictions have the personnel or resources to enforce the law and that problem goes to the heart of this area of the law. Units of local government….
What Is a Real Estate Team Agreement? A real estate team agreement is a contract or formal understanding between two or more agents or broker-owners who decide to work together as a team. In such agreements, the duties and responsibilities of each team member are defined. While the formality of these agreements can vary from informal understandings to a legal….
Media Law and Media Ethics Introduction When it comes to the field of communication, it is ideal for an individual to understand all areas of it. An instrumental aspect of this field is media law and media ethics. Both of these fields deserve to be examined in order for an individual to become well versed in all forms of media…..
Definition of a Surrender Agreement A surrender agreement is an instrument of conveyance, evidencing the voluntary relinquishment of some right or interest, by operation of which that right or interest is surrendered to a person so that the acquired interest replaces the returned interest. Surrender agreements are rarely used without the context of a negotiation or exchange of something of….
What Constitutes Beneficial Ownership? Beneficial Ownership refers to the natural person(s) who ultimately owns or controls a legal entity, including through direct or indirect ownership or controlling interest the legal entity. This term is critical to the fields of finance and law, and is one of increasing importance to the financial services industry.The legal definition varies by jurisdiction. Under the….
Introduction to Nevada Background Check Laws Nevada backgrounds check laws are important for both job seekers and employers. For employees or a potential hire, a background check can be a simple way to clarify the accuracy of information on an application or résumé. A hiring decision can be made more easily. The same goes for an employer seeking a background….