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Basics of Amended Contracts: Meaning and Functionality

Amended Contract Definition An amended contract is a legally binding document that alters an existing legal agreement. When parties choose to amend a contract, it can be a result of various factors such as changes in the law, new business practices, changed perspectives on the value of goods or services...

Investigating California’s Blade Length Rules

A Primer on California Knife Laws There are several factors that influence the legality of possession, use, and carry of a knife in California. The general categories we consider to evaluate knife laws, either as a defense layer or general guideline, are the following: There are several other knife-related laws,...

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The Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Commercial Property Coverage Forms

Defining Commercial Property Coverage Forms Commercial Property Coverage Forms are an integral part of most large property insurance policies. Their purpose is to organize and provide easy reference to a multitude of different insurance coverages, exclusions, and conditions. These can usually be found at the front of the document and...

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The Legal Career Landscape in Tucson: An In-Depth Analysis

An Analysis of the Tucson Legal Job Market Historically, Tucson and Southern Arizona have hosted a diverse range of industries, including aerospace, information technology, and life sciences, while the legal sector has long served as a vital contributor to the region’s economic framework. The Tucson-Pima County economic forecast indicates an...

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Understanding the Rules for California HOA Board Meetings: The Definitive Guide

HOA Board Meeting Basics One of the primary functions of Board meetings is decision making. For some boards, meeting minutes can be used to reflect that a decision has been made and that said decision was approved. However, in addition to making decisions, some of the most functional meetings involve...

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Court Judgments and Taxable Income: Everything You Need to Know

Court Judgments 101 Court judgments are the result of a judicial decision, which is a decision made by a court, in either the Civil or Criminal system. The decision may involve the resolution of a dispute between two or more parties, or a criminal finding against an individual or entity....

The Basics of Post-Nuptial Agreements in Colorado

What Is a Post-Nuptial Agreement? Post-nuptial agreements are governed by statutory law in Colorado. The statute on post-nuptial agreements provides: "(1)(a) Seven days or more after the marriage of the parties, the parties may enter into an agreement in writing which: (I) Waives, except to the extent specifically waived, any...

A Guide to Encroachment Agreements: All You Need to Know

Encroachment Agreements Explained Encroachment Agreements are (mostly) useful instruments to deal with encroachments. That said, as with all agreements, one needs to understand the terms and ramifications thereof.Simply stated, an Encroachment Agreement is a contract that allows one party to encroach on another party’s property. In the context of real...

Understanding Legal Capital: What You Should Know and Why It Matters

What Exactly is Legal Capital? What is legal capital? The legal capital of a corporation refers to the portion of a company’s equity that cannot be returned to shareholders as a distribution, mirroring the original value of their investment. In a limited liability company ("LLC"), however, legal capital may refer...

Choosing an Appropriate Breach of Contract Attorney in San Diego

Overview of a Breach of Contract in California Under California law, a breach occurs when a party fails to perform a promise that was made to perform in a certain way or by a certain time, or to do an act at all. A breach may be "major" or "minor."...