Decoding Contract Management Frameworks It’s difficult to imagine any organisation that uses contracts and is truly successful at managing them, without using a framework or approach. Contract management frameworks are designed to help organisations plan and navigate their activities and processes to take contracts through their full lifecycle.But what do we mean by a contract management framework? Well, a framework […]
Are Private Loans Subject to Usury Laws?
Overview of Usury Laws Whether your business is new or established, the chances are that you will at some point in time require a loan. Up until 1974, if you needed extra cash for your company, all you would have to do is find a lender who was willing to fund the loan. Unfortunately, once your loan terms were decided, […]
A Guide to Legal Aid in Washington State
Legal Aid in Washington State: The What, Why and How Legal aid, which provides free and low-cost legal services to low-income individuals and families, has numerous layers of organization and application. In Washington State, non-profit and state-funded legal aid organizations do the bulk of legal aid in every county. They depend on donations, grants, private lawyers, and volunteer hours to […]
Georgia Real Estate Sales Contract Explained: Essential Tips for Sellers and Buyers
What is a Georgia Real Estate Sales Contract? A Georgia real estate sales contract is a legally binding agreement in which the seller of a parcel of real estate agrees to convey the property to the buyer for a price and other terms. In other words, sales contracts are where the parties to a real estate transaction agree on the […]
Understanding Class 1 Div 2 Seal Off Requirements for Safety Compliance
What is Class 1 Div 2? Class 1 Div 2 is a classification of hazardous location. When a location is deemed a hazardous location, it means that the location is at risk for combustion, flammability or an explosion due to the potential presence of flammable vapors or gases. Within this classification, a Class: 1 Division 2 area means an area […]
A Closer Look at the EEI Master Agreement: A Complete Guide
Introduction to the EEI Master Agreement The EEI Master Agreement, or Edison Electric Institute Master Agreement, is a standard physical sales contract for energy commodities. Commonly used in trading transactions, it is a joint undertaking of the Edison Electric Institute ("EEI"), which represents shareholders of investor-owned utilities, and the Wholesale Power Market Development Task Force. The EEI Master Agreement contains […]
Understanding Automotive Tint Laws in South Carolina
A Primer on South Carolina Tint Laws The legal guidelines for tinted windows on vehicles in South Carolina remain fairly simple: Window tint darkness is measured by the amount of light that is allowed to pass through the film and all window tint manufacturers make these filters available for sale to the public based on LWSO values.And, under SC Tint […]
Worcester Legal Aid Explained: Massachusetts Justice for All
Worcester Legal Aid: What Is It? Worcester legal aid refers to a group of individuals and organizations that provide low-cost or pro bono legal services to people in Massachusetts who cannot afford to hire a private attorney. The services of a Worcester legal aide may be provided by a law firm, a law school, a government agency or a non-profit […]
**Decoding the Mental Health Therapist Independent Contractor Agreement**
Determining Contractor vs. Employee Classification When Mental Health Therapists are Independent Contractors vs. Employees of a Solo or Group Practice:Independent Contractor StatusWhether a mental health therapy practice will be considered a solo or group practice is based on specific criteria set forth in the IRS’s 20-factor test. While in most states, independent contractor status is decided by the IRS using […]
The Lowdown on Earnest Money Contracts in Texas
What is an Earnest Money Contract? In the context of real estate, an earnest money contract is a written agreement between a buyer and a seller. It represents a buyer’s intention of purchasing real property, and a seller’s intention to sell that same property. In Texas, the earnest money contract is almost always combined with the various disclosures and other […]