What is the Open Container Law? Open container laws are statutes prohibiting the presence of open containers in certain circumstances. Like North Carolina’s public intoxication and driving while impaired (DWI) laws, open container laws seek to prevent people from drinking to excess from open containers on the street. In the case of open container laws, […]
What Are Managed IT Services? Managed IT services are defined as a set of outsourced IT functions designed to provide organizations with a wide range of network-based services, including system monitoring, administration and maintenance, data storage, security, and support. Managed IT service providers (MSPs) typically offer scalability for their services, such that certain functions can […]
What is a Disbursement Agreement? A disbursement agreement is a binding contract meant to facilitate the distribution of assets in a business transaction. It outlines when and how the receipt of payment will occur.These agreements are typically used when a business transaction has multiple payments. For instance, a buyer of a piece of property might […]
How Do Binary Triggers Work? Binary triggers are a relatively recent innovation that is drawing attention as to how they may be classified under Pennsylvania, federal and local laws. The most common design is based on a semi-automatic rifle. When the trigger is pulled, one round is fired; when the trigger is released, another round […]
Legal Document Storage Explained Understanding legal documents storage is imperative for organizations that work extensively with sensitive and private client information. Longevity or the "long arm" of legal records law refers to the fact that certain records must be kept until after a case statute of limitations expiration date or other legal expiration date. Failure […]
Common Law Marriage in Colorado Common law marriage is a concept that has sometimes been misunderstood or misapplied, leading to confusion about marital status and rights. As of September 1, 2003, Colorado no longer allows for new common law marriages, but because the law was not made retroactive, those who were already married by common […]
What is a Relationship Contract? A relationship contract is essentially the same as a prenuptial or domestic partnership agreement. It is a contract between two or more parties who are living together or are in committed relationships. The main purpose of the relationship contract is to make decisions regarding property, finances, support and any other […]
An Introduction to Maryland’s Criminal Law Maryland criminal law is a component of the larger system of laws enforced under the state of Maryland. At its foundation, criminal law in the state is composed of all statutes and rules that define offenses under the law, punish those who commit them, and regulate criminal court proceedings. […]
Community Legal Services Explained Community legal services play a vital role in ensuring access to justice, particularly in low-income communities where resources for legal assistance are scarce. In East Palo Alto, these services embody this mission: to ensure that vulnerable populations have access to affordable legal assistance. East Palo Alto has the highest concentration of […]
What Qualifies as a Deadbeat Dad in Colorado? A "deadbeat dad" in Colorado refers to any parent who refuses or fails to support their child. Many factors may lead to another parent becoming a "deadbeat dad" or "deadbeat mom," including not having the resources to keep up with child support payments, and these parents are […]
