Understanding the Legal Employment Landscape in Baltimore The legal job market in Baltimore is experiencing a period of moderate growth, driven by both local and regional expansion of firms, the entry of new practice areas specializing in intellectual property, and the network of federal regulations catering to the Bay’s maritime economy. Firms have responded to […]
What is the Purpose of a Witness Statement A witness statement is a very important document in your court case as it sets out all the key things that you want to say in relation to the evidence that you want to give. Getting it right from the outset is crucial, particularly if you are […]
Snapshot of the Legal Market in New Jersey In 2017, a New Jersey Department of Labor report indicated a slight increase in demand for lawyers ("lawyers," "attorneys," "judges," and "magistrates"). This upward trend was projected to continue in 2018. Future legal jobs in NJ are anticipated to be coming from future openings, including the need […]
Storage Facility Agreement Overview Storage facility rental agreements, which are commonly called leases, are contracts between the owner (or manager) of a storage facility and those who rent units at the facility. It is customary that a lessee obtain permission to enter into a storage facility rental agreement before storing property at the facility.This post […]
Basics of Deposit and Cancellation Fees Before construction contractors start any projects, they typically have their new customers pay them a deposit as consideration for starting the work they are getting paid for. The amount of these deposits can vary from contractor to contractor, it is not unusual for the deposit to equal up to […]
What is Legal Aid Legal Aid is a non-profit organization that provides legal assistance to low-income individuals in Louisiana or those of modest means. Legal Aid is delivered by a combination of private attorneys and staff attorneys of private non-profit legal aid organizations that are funded by IOLTA funds from the Supreme Court of Louisiana […]
What Is Stamp Duty on a Tenancy Agreement? A tenancy agreement stamp duty is actually a tax that is levied on any legal document that has something to do with the sale, transfer, or lease of legal interest in property. It’s not strictly limited to tenancy agreements, but for the purpose of this post, will […]
HOA Basics in Arizona Today’s Arizona communities are typically governed by covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) along with an associated homeowners’ association (HOA). These HOAs enforce restrictions and sometimes also operate as (or hire) a property management company to manage the community. This is true for both condominium communities and community associations that have only […]
What is a Marital Agreement? A marital agreement is an arrangement that a husband and a wife, or a prospective husband and wife, enter into. It contains provisions that define their rights and obligations in the event that they become separated or divorced or that their marriage is dissolved. The primary purpose of a marital […]
Legal Zoom Wills Explained A relatively new player in the do-it-yourself legal field is LegalZoom, which itself was founded in 2001 to enable consumers to access online the documents and services they need for common situations in work and life. One of those services that it offers is the ability to create a will. The […]
