An Introduction to the Dougherty County Law Library Dougherty County Law Library has been a cornerstone of legal information services in the county for over 30 years. Established to serve the residents, the library strives to promote open access and understanding of the legal system through its print resources, electronic databases, and professional staff.The law library is on the ground floor of Municipal Court in Government Center next to the clerk’s office and close to … Inside the Dougherty County Law Library: Your Legal Resource HubRead more

The basics of a commercial property agreement Commercial property purchase and sale agreements, also referred to as commercial real estate purchase and sale agreements or commercial property purchase and sale agreements (collectively, "PSAs"), govern how the sale and purchase of commercial property will occur. These agreements are negotiated between the buyer and seller of a commercial property and become legally binding documents that memorialize the terms of the sale. Most PSAs are complex agreements that … Commercial purchase and sale agreementsRead more

All You need to Know about Contracts In legal terms, a contract is an agreement between two or more parties that outlines the terms and conditions which should be adhered to. A contract is a binding commitment, meaning that it is a legally enforceable agreement. Contracts are created every day in many forms such as oral contracts and even implied or non-verbal contracts. The key to determining whether an agreement is a legally binding contract … Unilateral vs. Bilateral Contracts: The Essential DifferencesRead more

An Overview of Legal Malpractice Legal malpractice is an area of law that deals with the negligence of attorneys. When a lawyer is negligent—meaning that he or she fails to act in accordance with the manner in which lawyers in similar situations would act—then legal malpractice can be alleged. Specifically, professional liability cases, in this instance legal malpractice, allege that the services provided by an attorney are below generally accepted standards, and the plaintiff suffered … Locating Top Notch Legal Malpractice Lawyer in Philadelphia, PARead more

A Primer on Knife Regulations in New York City Eclectic as the New York City population might be, knife laws in the city are somewhat more straightforward than those concerning firearms. The primary focus of the law is on broadly prohibiting the possession or use of dangerous weapons of all kinds, which include not only knives, but also "dirks, daggers, razor blades," and other types of pointed instruments. To this end, N.Y.C. Admin. Code § … Understanding New York City Knife Statutes: A Simplified InsightRead more