Understanding Legal Theories Every system of law is guided by some idea of what law should be. At the most fundamental level, there are two primary approaches to how we think about the nature of law: legal positivism and natural law. Though they offer a...

What is Concurrence in Criminal Law? Concurrence is a critical component of criminal law – one that prosecutors and judges must consider when determining whether the elements of a crime have been satisfied. Even though there can be some difficulty in identifying the precise moment...

What Is Cargo Legal Liability? Cargo legal liability, in the most basic sense, is the responsibility that logistics providers (be it cargo carriers, freight forwarders, clearing agents, etc.) take over from shippers. It is an important aspect of the logistics industry and is a key...

Defining Independent Contractor Agreement An independent contractor agreement is a contract between a person and the employer that provides that the person will not be treated as an employee but will be treated as an independent contractor. In theory, the person will be responsible for...

David Jones, Your Lawyer David graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Boston University. He earned his Juris Doctorate Degree from Antioch School of Law. David Jones has been a Licensed Attorney at Law in the states of Virginia and the District...

Welcome to Heart of Florida Legal Aid Heart of Florida Legal Aid has been a vital part of the legal aid community in Central Florida for more than a half century. Formed in 1960 primarily as the Lake County Legal Aid Society, the organization focused...

Understanding Your Legal Rights as a Federal Employee The legal rights of Federal employees are constitutionally based and codified in federal law. Statutory employment rights first developed in the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") and the Merit Systems Protection...

Lease Agreements and Responsibilities in Ohio The lease obligations that tenants owe to their landlords in Ohio may be governed by different statutes that are specific to certain types of lease agreements. The Uniform Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (URLTA) governs most residential properties in Ohio. Residential...

Texas Surrogacy Laws: A Deep Dive At present, there is no dedicated legal framework for gestational or traditional surrogacy agreements in Texas. Surrogacy law in Texas primarily arises from court decisions and principles of contract, agency, and other areas of the law. The legal principles...

What do we mean by applicable laws? Applicable laws are the legal guidelines or regulations that must be followed in various scenarios. The term is used to refer to the laws of various jurisdictions which are associated with standards imposed by authorities. These laws usually...