What is a Motion in Family Court? When a motion is filed, it indicates that one party wants the court to order the other party to do or not do something. This is generally done to seek relief from the court against the other party. It is important to understand that a motion is not a complaint and therefore does …
The Basics of Pooling and Servicing Agreements To securitize a mortgage loan, the lender or its servicer must contribute mortgage loans into a trust and sell those loans to the trust pursuant to a pooling and servicing agreement (PSA). Mortgage-backed securities are then offered to investors by the investment banker from the trust formed by the PSA. For a thoroughly …
How Colorado’s Dog Bite Statutes Work When it comes to dog bite law in Colorado, the key statutes are the Dog Bite Statute (C.R.S. 13-21-124), the Dog Leash Law (C.R.S. 18-9-204.5) and the Generally Accepted Standards for the Care and Control of Dogs (C.R.S. 18-9-201). Each of these sets of laws comes into play in a dog bite encounter and …
AFSCME 31 Education Established in 1951, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31, more commonly known as AFSCME 31, is a labor union representing public workers in Illinois. AFSCME 31 was created to provide a collective voice and negotiation power for workers in various governmental agencies, associations, and bureaucracies. Its mission is to advocate for fair …
Intro to ADA Grab Bar Compliance As a part of the ADA policy to provide a safe and usable environment for all people, grab bars, otherwise called "handrails," "towel bars," and "bathroom rails," are required by the ADA and IBC (International Building Code) in and around critical access facilities for people with disabilities. The intent of grab bars is to …
Why Legal Careers in the Bay Area? There are a number of compelling factors to consider when searching for the ideal location for a legal career. For many, the warm weather and laid back atmosphere of the Southern California coast make the region all the more desirable as compared to the rest of the state. Yet others find themselves captivated …
Oregon Break and Lunch Laws Overview Numerous laws regulate how and when employers provide Oregon nonexempt employees breaks and rest periods (which we will refer to collectively as "breaks" in this article) and lunch or meal periods (which we will refer to as "lunch"). However, the specifics of the law often depend upon the employer’s size and whether the employer …
Breaking Down the UC Law Exam Schedule The UC law exam schedule is an essential part of every law student’s academic calendar. The law exam schedule is unique, requiring students to take the majority of their exams in one condensed period. The final exam weeks are spread out through the year, with each semester featuring a distinct schedule. Typically, there …
Delaware Labor and Employment Law: An Overview Delaware has a comprehensive network of labor laws that dictate the relationship between employers and employees within its borders. These statutes present a framework not only for the rights of the workers but also for the obligations of the employers in each sector of the workforce. The intent behind the labor laws is …
What is a Private Road Easement? A private road easement is a legal grant allowing the use of a designated roadway, path, or track for transportation across private property. In Michigan, private road easements are often created when a deed to a specific parcel of land is provided to another individual without explicit mention of access rights to another parcel …
