An Overview of HIV Laws in Texas The Texas Legislature has established a number of laws and policies associated with the transmission and treatment of HIV, including testing, reporting, and confidentiality. In combination, these laws are intended to protect persons living with HIV, promote public
Read moreAn Introductory Guide to Paid Time Off in Georgia Paid Time Off (PTO) is a general term that encompasses the various types of leave time that fall outside of the realm of unpaid leave. However, unlike the more closely regulated world of unpaid leave, Paid
Read moreAll 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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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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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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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 moreAn 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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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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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 moreWhat 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
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