Common Law Marriage – What Is It? Common law marriage is the concept that two people can be considered married without ever having a formal marriage ceremony or a marriage license. Mainly, this is accomplished through intent. In order to have a valid marriage without a formal ceremony, the couple must agree that they are […]
Learning the Federal Rules of Evidence With Flow Charts
An Introduction to the Federal Rules of Evidence The Federal Rules of Evidence set forth a system of legal rules that governs the admissibility of evidence in federal courts and in U.S. territories. In general, the purpose of the Federal Rules of Evidence is to ensure that the evidence presented in a court of law […]
Operating Agreement Basics for an LLC in Utah
What is an Operating Agreement? An LLC operating agreement is used by LLC members to address the way in which the business will operate. It is not necessary that your operating agreement be longer than one page and it does not have to be lengthy or complicated. However, it is important that LLCs have an […]
Understanding Legal Descriptions of Wattles: A Complete Guide
Breaking Down the Legal Description Despite the somewhat poetic name, the topic of a "wattle" in a legal description is not a beautiful one. Wattles are natural features that are described as "a wall made of branches interwoven with twigs or thorny bushes." Wattles are meant to delineate the boundaries of a property. All of […]
Ultimate Guide to Becoming an IP Legal Intern
An Insight into the Responsibilities of an IP Legal Intern A significant aspect of the work of an IP legal intern is the research that they must continually perform on behalf of their supervising attorney. This includes everything from reviewing previously filed applications for similar marks to the research that goes into drafting infringement letters. […]
Unpacking Lilly Law: Implications You Should Know
What is Lilly Law? Lilly Law refers to the doctrine arising from the case of Lilly v. Brown, which provides an exception to the general rule that a property owner has no responsibility for the criminal acts of third parties on or near their property. The law arises from the 1974 Tennessee Supreme Court decision […]
Demystifying Evergreen Contracts: An In-Depth Guide
What is an Evergreen Contract? Evergreen contracts are unique agreements, distinguishable from a typical, fixed-term contracts, because they automatically renew after a specified period. The purpose of this provision is to extend the agreement for a further period of time so as to eliminate the need for an individual to actively renegotiate the agreement at […]
The Comprehensive Handbook to Venue Agreement Templates
Guidelines for Venue Agreements Casting a light on how important it is for a venue to have an agreement template in place with its potential clients who may have any interest in hiring it…The term venue agreement shouldn’t scare anyone away and should not be something you fear either if you are on a hunt […]
Info on the Legality of a DUI Checkpoint in New York
DUI Checkpoint Legality in New York While the U.S. Supreme Court and the New York State Court of Appeals have both declared that DUI checkpoints are constitutional under both federal and state law, these court decisions have also established strict guidelines for the operation of DUI checkpoints.For example, the U.S. Supreme Court has held that […]
Understanding the Legal Alcohol Limits in Nebraska
Nebraska DUI BAC Legal Limits The legal alcohol limit under Nebraska law for most people is .08 percent BAC (blood alcohol concentration). This includes most drivers 21 years of age or older as well as those who operate a boat or a motorboat. The .02 percent difference may not seem like much but a person […]