Definition of No Compete Agreements Understanding the Legality of Non-Compete AgreementsTypically, an employee and the employer enter into an employment agreement. In addition to general employment agreement provisions, such as salaries, benefits, and work schedules, many employment agreements also contain at least one clause that relates to the protection of
Continue readingWhat is Legal Aid? What is Legal Aid? Not only does legal aid provide much needed services to the community as a whole, it also ensures that a fundamental right of all Americans is honored. Legal aid helps ensure that no qualified person is denied access to the courts due
Continue readingIntroduction to Buyer Broker Agreements The Georgia Association of Realtors (GAR) Buyer Broker Agreement (Form FBS) is commonly utilized between anyone who is looking to purchase real estate in Georgia and a licensed Georgia real estate agent, agency or broker. As a formal agreement, it is designed as a binding
Continue readingArbitration Agreements Are Generally Legally Binding An overview of common clauses that make Arbitration Agreements legally binding is provided below. Section 2 of the FAA, codified at 9 U.S.C. § 2, provides that arbitration agreements "shall be valid, irrevocable, and enforceable." A valid arbitration agreement must be in writing and
Continue readingGrounds for Divorce in Rhode Island As with most US states, Rhode Island family law permits separation and divorce and recognizes both fault and no-fault grounds for each. Most of the time, the no-fault option is used when the couple has lost its sense of marital community. They are no
Continue readingCurrent Georgia Subpoena Rules Overview Overview of Georgia Subpoena RulesA subpoena is a legal document that commands an individual to appear or produce evidence regarding a potential legal dispute. In essence, it is a document that gives notice to a party that their presence is required by the state to
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Guide to Understanding Nevada’s Self-Defense Laws How do self-defense laws work in Nevada? Commonly known as the "castle doctrine," Nevada law requires a homeowner to first retreat from an intruder breaking into their home… unless the homeowner is physically unable to get away. If the homeowner makes a reasonable attempt
Continue readingCourt Fines: What You Need to Know In this section, we will define the different types of court fines, the consequences of getting a court fine, and the consequences if one does not pay their court fine. All of which can eventually lead to that court fine going to collections.We
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What is a Legal Title? A legal title to real property vests in the person or entity who has legal title to and is registered as the owner of real property. Legal title is created through the acquisition of legal right of ownership as between the parties to a transaction
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Before Suing a Contractor: What Are Grounds for Filing a Lawsuit Though construction businesses understand the importance of providing their clients with work of a certain quality and completing projects on-time, even contractors have been known to fall short of these professional standards. In such situations, it is entirely possible
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