Elder Law Basics Elder law is a legal practice area that focuses on the legal issues related to older adults and people with disabilities. It encompasses a wide range of legal fields, such as real estate, estate planning, and guardianship law, among others. Although it can be a broad subject, elder law attorneys typically focus on the needs of seniors and managing the transition to elder status.So why is elder law important? There is a … Finding a Local Elder Law Attorney for MedicaidRead more
A Guide to Seeking Legal Internships in the Bay Area
The Best Law Firms for Legal Internships In addition to the more than 50 in-house legal departments in the Bay Area, a number of law firms also offer internships. Some of the most prestigious law firms in the country have offices in the Bay Area, including Boies, Schiller & Flexner; Fenwick & West; and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher. Boies, Schiller & Flexner has 13 offices around the country, including San Francisco, and in London. The … A Guide to Seeking Legal Internships in the Bay AreaRead more
Defining the Duration of an Agreement: Elements to Consider
Agreement Duration: What is it? Agreement duration refers to the length of time an agreement between parties is enforced. Agreement duration can sometimes be for a fixed timeframe or, sometimes, for a duration that exists until a specific event occurs. Whether a contract is intended to exist for a specified period or until something happens depends on the circumstances of each case.In either circumstance, understanding agreement duration is essential in determining your rights and obligations … Defining the Duration of an Agreement: Elements to ConsiderRead more
Understanding the Legal Status of Godparents
What is a Godparent? In the majority of religions, godparents are people selected by the parents to take a special interest in the spiritual and personal development of the child. In many cases, this role is recognized by the church or religious organization and recorded. In Christianity, the godparent is often appointed during baptism. However, as in the case of the modern secular role, the ecclesiastical role of godparents has largely declined over time and … Understanding the Legal Status of GodparentsRead more
Common Law Marriage in Arizona: The Basics of the Law
Common Law Marriage: Does Arizona Recognize It? Arizona does not recognize common law marriage. If you meet people who say they have heard it does, they are likely referring to historical common law in your state, and that is important for legal reasons. Under certain limited circumstances, the historical law may be important to understand when you are going through a divorce or a legal separation. It is also important to understand if you were … Common Law Marriage in Arizona: The Basics of the LawRead more
Negotiation in Practice: Getting to Yes without Giving In
Steering the Art of Deal-Making Mastering Negotiation: Achieving Agreement Without Giving InProfit margins are tighter than ever. In-house counsel are under increasing pressure to place more work in the hands of outside counsel and push more work downstream to vendors or outsourcing. All this would seem to lead to a contractual "race to the bottom" over fees. Yet, companies across the country are managing to negotiate contracts without cutting margins down to the bone. So … Negotiation in Practice: Getting to Yes without Giving InRead more
An Overview of Lot Rent Lease Agreements
What is a Lot Rent Lease Agreement? A lot rent lease agreement is a contractual document between the owner of a manufactured home (also referred to as the "homeowner") and the owner or management of a manufactured housing community (also referred to as the "park owner"). The lease agreement gives the homeowner the right to use a site in the community to place and occupy his or her manufactured home, and to enjoy the community’s … An Overview of Lot Rent Lease AgreementsRead more
Ultimate Guide to Drafting a Lead Generation Contract
Lead Generation Contracts Explained A lead generation contract is a document wherein one or more parties agree for a consideration that one of the parties will deliver leads about prospective customers to the other party so that the other party may make a sale to them. These considerations are usually money paid for the delivery of the leads once they are received or a share of profits from sales made to leads delivered.Where the considerations … Ultimate Guide to Drafting a Lead Generation ContractRead more
Choosing the Right Breach of Contract Lawyer: The Complete Guide
What is a Breach of Contract? A breach of contract occurs when one party to the contract fails to perform their obligations under the agreement. A breach can be minor or substantial and can be either a material breach or a minor breach. Whether a breach is major, minor, or material, it is almost universally a bad sign. A breach of contract mateiral enough to cause a serious detriment to the harmed party is the … Choosing the Right Breach of Contract Lawyer: The Complete GuideRead more
Survivorship Agreements under Philippine Law
What are survivorship agreements? A survivorship agreement is a contractual arrangement under Philippine law that typically acts as a mechanism for transferring ownership of property to a designated beneficiary after the death of one or more parties to the contract. It differs from a simple gift in that it provides for the transfer only upon the death of, at least, one of the specified parties. There are primarily two types of survivorship agreements: 1) Joint … Survivorship Agreements under Philippine LawRead more