What Constitutes Legal Malpractice? Legal malpractice is legal negligence by an attorney. Legal malpractice is committed when an attorney, "ICC" fails to take certain steps or misses certain time limits (called statutes of limitation) that result in harm to a Client. Legal malpractice may result from: Miscalculation of time limits; Mis
Georgia Adultery Laws at a Glance: Terms and Consequences
Georgia’s Rules Concerning Adultery Georgia is no different from the vast majority of states in holding adultery as a ground for divorce. In some jurisdictions, adultery is referred to as "extramarital sexual intercourse" or engaging in a "marital affair." But to the courts of Georgia, adultery is strictly defined. In Georg
Understanding Evictions Under Verbal Tenancy Agreements
Tenancies Based on Verbal Agreements Just as rental units are commonly rented with verbal tenancy agreements, so too are rental units commonly vacated on the same terms. Verbal tenancy agreements are quite common and under the right circumstances, they can be just as binding and enforceable as their written counterparts.The first step in assessi
Accessible Legal Aid in Victorville, California: Your Introductory Guide to Affordable Legal Support Services
Clarifying Legal Aid The term "legal aid" refers to a variety of services which provide legal assistance to low-income individuals and families. All legal aid services are carried out by lawyers who volunteer their time and the services are typically free of charge to the recipients. While the exact services provided vary by state and
Recognizing Legal Guardianship Compensation
Who is a Legal Guardian? A legal guardian is an individual who has the legal authority to care for the personal and property interests of another due to certain limitations or incapacity of the individual. Essentially, a guardian is any individual appointed by the court, usually in connection with a proceeding, to exercise the rights […]<
Ohio Driveway Easement Law: What You Need to Know
Easements – An Introduction Easements are commonly used legal concepts in property law. They represent the intersection of the technical and the practical. In short, an easement is a right, distinct from ownership, to make limited use of another person’s property. The principal location for easements is the use of another property for a
Authority Lease Agreement Templates Explained
What is an MC Authority? Well, MC stands for Motor Carrier. It is a type of authority required for interstate carriers to operate their motor vehicles in transport. Simply put, the MC authority is issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration so that a business can operate as a commercial carrier across state lines. […]
Legal Job Outlook in Portland Oregon
Portland Legal Employment Overview Wage growth for lawyers has been positive for 4 consecutive years in Portland, but overall employment growth for lawyers in Portland has been somewhat stagnant with the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data (BLS) showing no increase in lawyers in Portland between 2016-2017. The American Bar Association reports
Cohabitation Agreements in Illinois: What You Should Know
What is a Cohabitation Agreement? A cohabitation agreement is a legally binding document written by unmarried couples who have chosen to live together at the same residence without the benefit of marriage. Unmarried living situations may include the couple owning property together, and agreements will often cover how any such property will be di
Accessing and Understanding Custody Court Files
What Are Custody Court Records? Custody Court Records are a collection of privileges and history, a pass to the past that is sometimes difficult to navigate. These court records provide the public with authoritative information which bears on the child’s case. For a parent involved in a custody case, for example, the court record provides