Overview of the 3 Strikes Law The 3 Strikes Law is a penal statute, which requires persons charged with three (3) felonies to be sentenced to life in prison without parole if convicted, as opposed to the generally prescribed sentence. There is a general misconception that this law applies to any violation of a Texas […]
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Latitude Legal Introduction Latitude Legal is a well-known and respected brand in the legal staffing space. For more than 20 years, we have partnered with law firms and corporations in the Amlaw 200, Global 500 and Fortune 500 to provide expert and cost-effective legal professionals to meet their staffing needs. In 2013 Latitude Legal was […]
Read MoreThe Role of a Member of an LLC A Limited Liability Company (LLC) member is an individual or entity that has been granted an ownership interest in the company. Instead of stock, which is commonly issued to shareholders in a corporation, LLC members receive membership units or percentages of ownership in the LLC. LLCs are […]
Read MoreAn Overview of Bingo Legislation Bingo regulations in Texas, though relatively simple, can be quite complex. It is a general misconception that bingo is illegal in Texas, yet Texas law provides active support for bingo. Lawmakers actually decided on three occasions to make bingo legal in Texas: in 1981 by allowing counties to authorize bingo […]
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Understanding What A Legal Internship Involves Legal internships for law firms in New Jersey generally function as the same as legal internships anywhere else in the country. Attorneys in New Jersey are required to hire students who are currently enrolled in law school with most of them targeting certain years for hiring interns. Legal internships […]
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What is a Contract Under California Law? For a contract to be legally binding, all parties must agree on the terms of a possible sale of goods or services. While courts in other states can be a little more flexible with what exactly qualifies as a contract, this is not the case within California.According to […]
Read MoreWhat is a Legal Handbook? When we talk about legal manuals, we are essentially referring to what are commonly known as legal handbooks. So what is a legal handbook? Well, the term covers a broad range of printed and electronic works, from the humble pocket guide for the layman to authoritative tomes summarizing the law. […]
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What Is a Legal Guardianship Letter? A legal guardianship letter is a powerful legal document that deals with the care of your child if you should pass away or be unable to care for them. Although the End of Life and Personal Directives Act ("Act") gives a parent ability to temporarily appoint someone to care […]
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What is the common law? Common law generally refers to a type of law that is established through court precedents rather than written statutes or regulations. It has its origins in the early years of England when barons and magistrates would decide cases and cite to legal precedents in order to justify their decisions. Overtime, […]
Read MoreSummary of Iowa’s Dog Bite Laws Iowa’s dog bite laws are found in Chapter 351 of the Iowa Code, which is titled "Dogs and Cats." This section of the Code lays out a litany of statutes that define a dog owner’s duties, liability for harm caused by their dog, and any exceptions to the duty. […]
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