The Use of Advisory Board Contracts: Elements and Best Practices

What Are Advisory Board Contracts? An advisory board contract is a written agreement delineating the rights and responsibilities of both the advisory board and your company. It usually describes the services that will be performed, compensation arrangements, interaction between the advisory board and the board of directors, minimum terms for membership , and maximum terms …

Ohio’s Legal Age of Consent Explained

What is Ohio’s Age of Consent? Under Ohio law, the legal age of consent is sixteen. In accordance with Ohio Revised Code section 2907.02, ‘[n]o person shall engage in sexual conduct with another, not the spouse of the offender, when any of the following apply: (1) The offender is eighteen years of age or older …

When You Might Be Able To Cancel A Car Dealership Contract

An Overview of Car Dealership Contracts Purchasing a vehicle is a significant financial commitment for most people. In most cases, a car dealership contract accompanies the purchase of a new or used vehicle. Car dealership contracts are also commonly referred to as sales contracts. Understanding the key provisions of these contracts is essential prior to …

The Basics of a Staffing Agency Agreement

What is a Staffing Agency Agreement? A staffing agency contract is a written agreement between a staffing agency and a business that allows the staffing agency to refer workers to the business on a temporary basis to provide services. The staffing agency continues to be the legal employer of all personnel provided to the business …

What You Need to Know About Video Surveillance Laws in Washington State

Surveillance Laws 101 The laws surrounding video surveillance technology are often confusing, even for experts in the area. Now that high-definition cameras are both affordable and commonplace, people often find themselves caught off guard when it comes to their legal rights and responsibilities regarding video surveillance. This is particularly true for individuals and businesses in …

A Beginner’s Guide to Changing Your Legal Name in Georgia

Navigating the Process of Legal Name Change in Georgia There are many reasons why a person may need or want to change their legal name in Georgia, ranging from the mundane to the more complex. A common reason is marriage or divorce, as each may require a change of one’s last name. Adoption is another, …

Understanding Texas’s Economic Loss Rule

History of the Economic Loss Rule The economic loss rule is a principle that has been applied in Texas jurisprudence for many years in tort law, particularly with regard to the torts of negligence and fraud. At its most basic, the rule states that parties who are in contractual privity, or simply in a contractual …