What is a Contract Cancellation Form in Real Estate? A real estate contract cancellation form is a legal document that is utilized to terminate a real estate sales contract between a buyer and a seller, typically before the transfer of property ownership has occurred. It serves as a formal means of acknowledging that both parties mutually agree to end the …
Robert Shapiro: Legal Legend Robert Shapiro, senior partner at The Law Firm of Robert Shapiro & Associates, is as much a legal legend as he is the quintessential Los Angeles attorney. He has handled a myriad of high-profile criminal cases, as well as high-profile civil cases for individuals and large corporations. He has represented everyone from celebrities to a former …
What Exactly is a Home Equity Sharing Agreement? Home equity sharing agreements are contracts between homeowners and outside investors (often venture capitalists, angel investors, or institutional investors) that allow for a shared stake in the value of a home. When property values increase, the investor receives a percentage of value appreciation in the home. Alternatively, when property values decrease, the …
A Guide to the Law Receptionist Profession The specific duties of a law receptionist can include a wide variety of clerical and administrative tasks in support of a law office in the area of general law practice, or in specialized areas of law as is common with smaller to mid-size law offices. Speaking of small to mid-sized law offices, due …
Overview of Kentucky Towing Laws Towing laws are an important issue for every driver to understand. Individual states impose different rules on how and when a car can be towed from a parking space, lot, roadway, or other area. There are legal limitations on where drivers can park their vehicles without facing the threat of having their vehicles removed by …
Summary of Georgia Knife Laws Georgia law contains highly specific language in its definition of what constitutes a prohibited weapon. No description is more interesting than the definition of a knife. The law says the following: (2) "Knife" means any of the following: (A) A cutting instrument with a sharp blade, including, but not limited to, knives which are fixed-blade …
Separation Agreements 101 A separation agreement is a type of contract that is used by spouses to settle their affairs in preparation for divorce. The purpose of a separation agreement is to clearly outline the arrangements agreed upon to divide property, assets, and liabilities such as debts and accounts. It also outlines how parenting responsibilities and decision-making will be handled …
What is a Postnuptial Agreement? While settling in from vacation last week, I received a call from a potential client. She related her husband and her went to a meeting with her financial planner prior to having children, and both signed a prenuptial agreement. She explained they each had quite a bit of money when they married, and agreed that …
What Constitutes Wrongful Termination? The legal definition of wrongful termination is the illegal firing of an employee. While there are technically no employment laws that directly address "termination," the law does offer some important protections about how an employee can be fired from a company.An employer cannot fire an employee in retaliation for filing with a federal agency about: Discrimination …
Michigan Employment Law Essentials Michigan employment law is comprised of a complex web of common law, statutory, and regulatory provisions spread literally across dozens of statutes administered and enforced by several agencies. The general rule in Michigan is "at will" employment – meaning that unless otherwise contracted, employees are hired for an indefinite period and may be terminated at any …
