All About Purchase Agreements A purchase agreement is a contract that obligates two parties to do business with one another. Purchase agreements commonly cover the sale of real property and personal property. There are many different types of purchase agreements, and they can range in
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Legal Status of OTF Knives in Pennsylvania
Summary of OTF Knives OTF, or Out the Front, knives belong to a specific category of folding knives. In contrast to a typical folding knife where the blade opens sideways from the handle (like in a Swiss Army Knife or Buck Knife), the OTF opens
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Understanding the Function of ACLU Legal Observers
What is an ACLU legal observer? ACLU legal observers are volunteer citizens who monitor public events like protests and demonstrations in order to observe police behavior, document arrests, and monitor the treatment of individuals detained. The ACLU observers assess law enforcement practices for constitutional compliance
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Overview of Joint Legal Custody with Final Decision-Making Authority
Definition of Joint Legal Custody Joint legal custody is a concept referenced in North Dakota’s child custody law, N.D.C.C. ยง 14-09-28, and other family law statutes. It is one of the two broad categories of custody, along with physical custody. Simply put, legal custody determines
Read moreClearing the Fog on Garner’s Dictionary of Legal Usage
An Overview of Garner’s Dictionary Understanding Garner’s Dictionary of Legal UsageThe third edition of Garner’s Dictionary of Legal Usage (2001) is not as entertaining as the second edition (1995). A principal reason for this is that the third edition, unlike the second, does not contain
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Locate the Best Prenuptial Agreement Lawyers in Your Area
Prenuptial Agreements Explained A prenuptial agreement, or prenup, is a contract that two parties enter into before they marry. This contract can cover a wide range of topics about how you and your soon-to-be spouse will handle finances and assets during your marriage and beyond.
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How To Make an Application to Modify Conditions of Probation in Texas
Probation Modifications Explained Probation modifications are legal requests made to the court to change certain terms or conditions of a person’s probation. In the state of Texas, a person may request a modification of the standard terms of probation if they feel that it is
Read moreCalifornia Partnership Filing Requirements Explained
What is a California Partnership? Partnerships are often used as both the organizing entity for professional entities and the third most common entity for use by companies. For tax purposes, the Partnership is often referred to as a "pass-through entity," since the entity itself is
Read moreInsights into the Law on Inheritance in the Philippines: An Overview
An Overview of the Law on Inheritance in the Philippines When a person dies, their estate (which is the aggregate of all the money, property, liabilities and claims) will be distributed to their heirs and/or legatees. In the Philippines, inheritance law refers to the rules
Read moreThe Law of Obstruction of Legal Process: Helpful Takeaways and Consequences
What is Obstruction of Legal Process What Constitutes Obstruction of Legal Process is a disorderly conduct charge under N.J.S.A. 2C:29-2(a)(4). Essentially this is nothing more than an attempt to interfere with the administration of justice. An example may make this easier to understand. Let us
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