Irrevocable Trusts Explained An irrevocable trust is a trust where the grantor relinquishes all control over it, and therefore it cannot be modified or terminated without the permission of the beneficiary or beneficiaries. It is unchangeable, or as the term denotes, irrevocable. This is different from a revocable trust, where the grantor can amend, terminate or modify the trust while […]
Getting To Know Legal Malpractice Attorney Contingency Fees
What is Legal Malpractice? Legal Malpractice is the term describing the legal profession engaged in negligent conduct similar to any other profession. Like doctors who "misdiagnose" a condition or suggest the wrong surgery, or architects or electricians who fail to follow building codes, lawyers make errors that sometimes explode into big problems. There is a short statute of limitations (time […]
What Is Covered through UAW Legal Services
The Fundamentals of UAW Legal Services UAW Legal Services provide legal counsel to members in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Tennessee, and Kentucky. These services cover a range of civil issues, including but not limited to issues relating to work-related accidents, catastrophic injuries, consumer rights and obligations, bankruptcy, creditor/debtor relations, workplace or civil rights issues, criminal law, selected family law matters […]
The Lowdown on Abacus Law Software: Features, Pros, and How to Get It
What Is Abacus Law Software? Abacus Law Software is a program designed to help law firms and legal professionals operate more effectively and efficiently. The company originally launched in 1983 as Abacus Data Systems in California before expanding nationwide and changing its name to Abacus Law in 1996. It is now known as Abacus Next, and Salesforce.com currently owns the […]
The Lawfulness of Working Interviews
What is a Working Interview? The term "working interview" is deceptively simple. To put it plainly, it describes the scenario in which the candidate for employment works for a period of time for the employer to assess their skills. This sounds a lot like traditional work, and many times it is. The difference lies, however, in things like pay and […]
Overview of the Texas Used Car Lemon Law
What is the Lemon Law in Texas? The Texas Lemon Law is a state consumer protection statute originally enacted in the 1980s. The law is designed to provide relief for consumers who have purchased defective motor vehicle(s) from a manufacturer or dealer and have been unable to force the manufacturer or dealer to bring a defective vehicle to a satisfactory […]
Understanding the Ins and Outs of Trust Forms from a General and Legal Perspective
Introduction to Trust Forms Trust forms serve as the initial framework of an estate plan as well as a potentially powerful tool in the ongoing management of assets. A trust is a legal relationship in which an individual, called the "Grantor", conveys property into a Trust for the benefit of a recipient, called a "Beneficiary". The instrument that creates this […]
Understanding How North Carolina’s Back Seat Seat Belt Law Works
What You Need to Know About North Carolina Seat Belt Laws As indicated on the preceding page, North Carolina law requires that all drivers and passengers in a passenger vehicle be properly restrained. G.S. § 20-135.4 (Drivers and Passengers to Be Properly Restricted by Seat Belts and Child Passenger Restraint Systems) states in pertinent part:(e1) Vehicle Requirements. – Every operator […]
How to Write a Successful Government Contract Proposal
All About Government Contracts Government contracts are agreements between the federal government or one of its agencies and a business, usually for the provision of goods, services, or both. These contracts govern the conduct of the government and the contractor and set out the terms of their agreements.With billions of dollars spent each year by federal agencies on goods and […]
A Guide to Mary Carter Agreements: Legal Analysis and Practical Considerations
What Is A Mary Carter Agreement A Mary Carter Agreement is a contractual intervention in litigation wherein one party, usually the plaintiff, settles with one or more defendants, prior to trial. The remaining defendant (or defendants) then asserts the joint tortfeasor statute in defense of its fault, usually while seeking apportionment under the statute. That fault, of course, should have […]