What is Legal Non-Conforming Use? The term legal non-conforming use means that the property may be used in a manner not consistent with the current zoning, but that had been used in an inconsistent manner prior to the regulation prohibiting such use. Essentially, the use is "grandfathered" under the previous zoning and remains valid. These […]

Contracts Hornbooks Contracts hornbooks, also known as Contract Law hornbooks, with their publication dates, are appearing on the shelves of law libraries across the nation, to serve as vital resources for scholars researching contract law. These books are seminal pieces of literature within the Contract Law discipline. In addition to being hallmarks of scholarship and […]

The Basics of Booth Rental Agreements A booth rental agreement is a contract between a salon owner or manager, and a beauty professional, stating that the beauty professional will be renting space from the salon by the hour, day, or week. A booth rental agreement is needed because it lays out the terms for renting […]

What is a post possession agreement? A Post Possession Agreement is a contract that permits a party (the occupant, which could be the seller or sometimes a tenant) who has vacated the property to continue residing in the property after the possession date. The occupant agrees to pay rent and typically for a set duration […]

All About Knife Regulations in South Dakota In South Dakota, laws prohibiting the possession of knives exist at both the state and federal levels. State knife law is determined by both the South Dakota Legislature and local municipalities. While there are no firearms preemption laws in South Dakota, state laws do preempt local ordinances on […]

The Paralegal Role and Responsibilities According to the National Federation of Paralegal Associations ("NFPA"), there are as many as 350,000 paralegals in the United States, most of whom are employed by law firms or corporations. Many paralegals are employed by law firms where they support one or more attorneys and perform the wide variety of […]

What is Bad Faith in Contract Law? Bad faith can be defined as a party’s deliberate intent to deprive the other party of the benefits expected under the contract. It is typically considered a breach of the duty to cooperate between contractual parties. When parties cannot agree on a course of action, simply failing to […]

The Ins and Outs of Lease Termination by Tenant For a variety of reasons, tenants must know how to terminate or end their lease. Of course, landlords also need this information, as lease terminations are, amongst other things, the first step in the eviction process. There are some common reasons for lease termination, many of […]

The Current Law on Lane Splitting in New York The current legal status of lane splitting laws in New York is somewhat ambiguous. While not explicitly defined, the practice of lane splitting is not specifically approved. New York’s traffic laws do not directly address lane splitting with regard to the conduct of motorcyclists. However, they […]