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Diving into the Responsibilities of a Legal Intern

What is a Legal Intern? A legal intern, commonly referred to as a clerk or paralegal, is an individual who provides support to attorneys by performing routine tasks in a law office setting. The position is designed to give volunteer workers the opportunity to receive on-the-job training in a legal...

Understanding Michigan Window Tint Laws: Key Takeaways

A Primer on Michigan Window Tint Laws In Michigan, window tint rules for cars and trucks establish the amount of light that must be able to penetrate your windows. These rules apply to tinted windows and also apply to tint strips across the top of your windshield and other windows....

Music Licensing Contracts: Important Samples and Advice

Music License Contract – What is It & How To Use It? Music licensing contracts are agreements between a copyright owner of a piece of music and an individual or organization wishing to use that music. These contracts enable copyright owners (typically composers or artists) to recover a return on...

Understanding Colorado Independent Contractor Agreements

What Exactly Is an Independent Contractor Agreement? An independent contractor agreement is a contract that specifies the working relationship between a business and an independent contractor. In Colorado, it is a common tool used to protect both the business and the independent contractor. These agreements typically define the services to...

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Enforceability of Verbal Contracts in Florida

Introduction to Verbal Contracts The requirements for a verbally-agreed contract are no different than those of a written agreement. For any form of contract, whether spoken or written, there must be some elements present in order for that contract to be considered enforceable: If the essential elements are present, and...

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Nevada Squatting Laws: Your Rights and the Risks

What is Squatting? What is squatting? At its simplest level, squatting refers to the act of occupying an abandoned, unoccupied, or vacant piece of property. Property owners should be aware that a squatter can be defined as any occupant of a property that:Many property owners fail to realize that even...

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All About Property Line Encroachment: A Full Primer

What Is Property Line Encroachment? Property line encroachment occurs when one owner builds or places structures, plants trees or bushes, or extends a fence beyond their property line and onto an adjacent owner’s property. An encroachment into the neighboring property by an owner may or may not be intentional. For...

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Understanding the law on third brake lights in Texas

An overview of the law on third brake lights in Texas The third brake light requirement applies to most vehicle manufactured after 1986. The Texas transportation code section 547.321 subsection (a) states as follows: On a passenger car, the center high mount stoplamp shall be a two-brightness or one-brightness lamp...

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Analyzing the AIA Design Build Agreement

Summary of the AIA Design Build Agreement The AIA Design Build Agreement, which is published by the American Institute of Architects (or AIA) in either unamended or amended form, is a document used in construction projects to facilitate a project delivery system known as design build. Simply put, design build...

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Understanding California Driveway Easement Law

What is a Driveway Easement? Driveway easements are legal agreements that grant the right to use part of a property for a specific purpose, in this case driveway access. These easements are commonly needed when a property is landlocked, meaning it has no public road access. This lack of access...