Decoding Legal Intent Intent, is defined as an "aim, an objective, or a purpose, for which a person acts." Its scope in law is expansive and can range from an individual intending their actions to cause harm to befall themselves or others to an individual intending to create the mere
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What are Partnerships and Joint Ventures? A business partnership is simply an arrangement between two or more parties whereby they agree to share in both the profits and losses of a business carried on by all. The partners in this scenario have limited liability for the actions of one another.
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What is a Legal Separation in New Jersey? Legal separation, as the term is used colloquially, generally refers to a period of time where you live apart from your spouse without proceeding with a termination of the marriage relationship (divorce). The actual legal term in New Jersey for what most
Continue readingAgreement Termination Clause Defined Agreement termination clauses in contracts generally set out events that can occur that will bring the contract to an end and how the outcome for the parties should be managed. These events could include insolvency, a party being in breach of a certain clause, or a
Continue readingYour Legal Options When a collision involves a commercial truck, there are a variety of legal issues at play. While motor vehicle accident cases in Minnesota are typically based on the legal theory of negligence, suing a truck driver or trucking company may be more complicated . Not only may
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Do You Really Need a Consultant Agreement? Beyond the abundant uncertainties with even the most resolute of long-term working relationships, marketing consultant contracts provide clarity and legal protection against indisputably vexing issues that can arise from them down the line. Contracts are often considered unnecessary in connection with short-term engagements
Continue readingWhat is a Texas Severance Agreement? Severance Agreement DefinedA Texas severance agreement is a contract between the employee and employer. It is typically used where the employee has been terminated and the company wants to avoid a later lawsuit. If such a lawsuit arises, Texas law requires that the employee
Continue readingOverview of Employment Law in Virginia Beach Employment law in Virginia Beach is governed by various federal and state legislation, as well as common law. Federal laws are applicable to all states, while state laws have both specific and overlapping provisions that apply to Virginia Beach.The principal federal law dealing
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What Is Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 45? Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 45 is a federal law that, among other things, governs the issuing and compliance with subpoenas. For over 70 years, from 1970 to 1980, Rule 45 only addressed subpoenas prompting the Supreme Court and the Advisory Committee
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A Guide to IDPA and Holster Use IDPA, or the International Defensive Pistol Association, is a competitive shooting organization. IDPA offers a more realistic shooting environment where shooters can face what they may encounter in a real-world scenario. This is not simply a shooting sport but shooting with focus on
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