**Overview of Legal Guardianship** A legal guardian is generally a person or organization appointed by the court to be legally responsible for a child whose parents are unable to care for them on a temporary or permanent basis. Legal guardianship bestows upon the guardian the full range of parental responsibilities, which are also known as […]
All About Member-Managed LLCs A member-managed limited liability company (LLC) is a simple yet effective business structure often used by small businesses to provide robust liability protection for the owners. With a member-managed LLC, all of the owners, or members, share the responsibility of managing the company. In contrast, a manager-managed LLC is overseen by […]
Defining a Postnuptial Agreement A postnuptial agreement is a contract made between married spouses to clarify the management of assets and/or support obligations should a separation or divorce occur. They essentially serve the same purpose as a prenuptial agreement but for couples who have already tied the knot. They continue to be a point of […]
What is a Legal Separation in CA? When a couple decides that living together is not a fulfilling option for them, they often contemplate the available paths they might consider as they navigate the next chapter of their lives. For many couples, legal separation is a preferred route to establish physical distance between the parties […]
The Basics of Implied Consent Law Implied Consent Law is a concept outlined in the Texas Transportation Code Section 724.001 – 724.051. It basically states that whenever a person operates a motor vehicle in the State of Texas, that person gives their consent to provide a specimen of breath or blood for chemical analysis if […]
Insight into Master Supplier Agreements A Master Supply Agreement (MSA) is a contract between a supplier and a buyer that establishes the general terms and conditions of the business relationship. MSAs are most often used in long-term supply chain relationships, where the parties may have many transactions over a period of time. In such cases, […]
An Introduction to the Maryland Fair Housing Laws An estimated 10 million rental units exist in Maryland, according to the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. Of those, approximately 2-5% are occupied by families covered under the Federal Housing Choice Voucher Program, commonly known as Section 8. Recent estimates from the Maryland Department of […]
What Constitutes a Fully Integrated Contract? A fully integrated contract is an agreement of which the parties agreed contains all that they need and want to agree on, and therefore is a complete agreement. Nothing – other than the representations, warranties, and covenants in such an agreement – is necessary to demonstrate, establish, or prove […]
The Thing About California’s Laws for Dog Bites California’s Dog Bite LawsAs noted above, California is one of the few states to have a strict liability statute for dog bite cases. Specifically, California Civil Code Section 3342 provides as follows:"The owner of any dog is liable for the damages suffered by any person who is […]
What Is a Grant Agreement? A grant agreement is an award of money by a sponsoring agency to provide research, technical assistance, or evaluation services for a specific program pursuant to a competitive, merit-based review process. Most often, the money being awarded is of a public nature, and the agreement outlines the terms and conditions […]
