Getting to Know Florida’s Real Estate Contracts An integral part of any real estate transaction in Florida is the real estate contract itself. You simply cannot close on a property in this state (and by extension, in most states across the country) without having a written contract in hand. There are very few exceptions, but …
Evergreen Contract Clauses Explained Evergreen Contract Clauses are provisions that are found in a variety of commercial contracts, and their inclusion can have a massive impact on your relationship with your co-contracting party. There are many types of contract clauses that are referred to as "evergreen" clauses. For the purposes of this article, we will …
The Basics of 1099 Filing (for Beginners) At the most basic level, Form 1099 is an information reporting form used by the IRS as well as federal and state taxing entities to track payments made to independent contractors and to report those payments to the Internal Revenue Service and/or state tax departments. A wide range …
What Exactly is Legal Operations? Legal operations’ professional origin traces back to the mid-2000s, when increased demand for legal services and the introduction of various technology tools spurred the emergence of dedicated personnel tasked with overseeing legal administrative functions. As a result, the past decade has seen a consistent rise in the integration of legal …
Demystifying the Pipeline to Legal Education Across the United States, legal education is enjoying unprecedented levels of enrollment. In 2010, there were 582,500 students enrolled in all American Bar Association accredited law schools. The American Bar Association (ABA) has reported that this year, there are 626,200 law students in the U.S., a 7.5% increase from …
What Is a Tying Agreement? Tying agreements are business arrangements in which the sale of one product is conditioned upon the purchase of another. Practically, a tying arrangement involves the sale of a second product or service to a customer only if the customer agrees to also purchase a product or service from the vendor. …
An Overview of Colorado’s Alcohol Laws Alcohol consumption and purchase are regulated by a combination of state law and local ordinances. Permits and licenses to sell alcohol are necessary for most establishments, and the Colorado Department of Revenue’s Liquor and Beer Industry manages the various alcohol programs in the state. The Colorado Liquor Code establishes …
CT Labor Laws for Salary Employees Connecticut labor laws apply to employees regardless of whether they are paid hourly or via a salary. In Connecticut, the general requirements for employees paid on a salary and non-exempt (as defined by the FLSA), require the payment of minimum wage (currently $15 per hour as of 10/1/21) and …
California’s view on audio surveillance on the job California traditionally afforded employees an exceptionally high expectation of privacy, whether it be on the telephones, in meetings, on email, or in the workplace. However, with the passage of its 1988 Electronic Communications Privacy Act (CalECPA) (Cal. Penal Code § 1546 et seq.), California is now deemed …
What is Cohabitation? Cohabitation is a legal term that describes a romantic relationship in which a couple decides to live together in the same home for an extended period of time. A couple that cohabitates may or may not have decided to marry at some point in the future, nor is it required that the …
