The Portland Legal Employment Landscape Portland has a strong legal presence, with several large firms and many mid- to small-sized practices located in the area. Top firms in Portland include Davis Wright Tremaine, K&L Gates, and Miller Nash Graham & Dunn. Despite the prevalence of large firms, the majority of law firms in Portland are […]
Overview of Legal Aid Services Legal aid is a network of nonprofit organizations that provide legal assistance and representation to low-income individuals who need help with civil law issues. Legal aid organizations aim to help people navigate complex legal processes, like divorce proceedings or immigration matters. Though most legal aid offices have attorneys on staff, […]
Demystifying Legal Analysis At its core, legal analysis is the process of identifying the key issues in a legal dispute and then noting the facts and arguments that support each side of the dispute. Ideally, legal analysis helps you see through the facts of a case to its legal heart. It is the lawyerly skill […]
**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 […]