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 […]
The Ins and Outs of Snow Removal Law in Massachusetts
A Primer on Snow Removal Law Winter in the New England region can be a challenge for homeowners and businesses alike to keep up with snow removal. However, Massachusetts has certain laws and regulations surrounding shoveling the snow that must be followed. Failure to do so can lead to liability if someone injures themselves on […]
A Guide to Sample Bird Nesting Agreements in Detail
What Exactly is a Bird Nesting Agreement? The purpose of a bird nesting agreement is to confirm your rights to enter on, and develop land to protect nesting birds in their natural habitat. Generally, a nesting agreement provides that the landowner will not commence development for a specified period while the birds nest and rear […]
Do Insurance Companies Favor Court or Settlement?
A Guide to Insurance Company Tactics Insurance companies are in the business of making money. To make money, they collect premiums from clients (policyholders) in exchange for a promise to compensate them in the event of a covered loss. Imagine the financial condition an insurance company would be in if it paid every policyholder 100% […]
How to Draft the Landlord Letter to Terminate a Rental Agreement in Microsoft Word
Rental Agreement Termination – Understanding the Process A landlord may seek to terminate a rental agreement for a number of reasons. Sometimes, a landlord may have grounds to terminate the agreement for legal reasons related to the rental agreement itself or a situation that has developed. In other cases, it is simply a personal preference […]
All About Prenuptial Agreements within Islamic Law
What Are Prenups in Islam Contrary to common perception, marital power is not vested in husbands alone in Islamic law. However, for the sake of time, effort and material comfort, Muslim couples can negotiate and conclude a prenuptial agreement before marriage. This typically involves the parties bargaining over the financial obligations and rights to property […]