What Is an ESI Agreement? What is an ESI Agreement?For federal courts, ESI agreements are governed by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and should comport with the following sections: (1) The parties who are the subject of the litigation. – This can include parties to the suit as well as any non-parties relevant to […]
Prenuptial Agreement 101 What is a premarital agreement? A prenuptial (or premarital) agreement is a written contract, usually between two people contemplating marriage, in which they determine in advance how property, earnings and the debts (both marital and non-marital) of each are to be handled during marriage, upon separation or divorce, or upon the death […]
The Basics of Colorado Recording Laws The state of Colorado is a "one-party consent" state. Pursuant to Colorado Revised Statute § 18-9-303, it is unlawful to "knowingly use[] or caus[e] to be used a secret listening device for the purpose of overhearing or recording the private conversation of others without the consent of at least […]
The Origins of the Mailbox Rule The mailbox rule—the name of which derives from the actual physical mailboxes of the mid-19th century—is a type of legal rule that holds enforceable an offer that has been mailed. The mailbox rule reflects the idea that "the rules of the game" should be fair to all parties. Since […]
A Primer on Handwriting Analysis "Handwriting expert" is a commonly used phrase among popular media that implies a higher level of expertise than handwriting analysis. In fact, according to the American Society of Questioned Document Examiners (ASQDE), there is no established standard of training or certification. The methods of training vary from one examiner to […]
An Overview of Virginia LLC Operating Agreements An operating agreement is a legal document that governs the relationship of the members and managers of a Virginia limited liability company ("LLC"), and each member’s rights and responsibilities as defined by state law and company policy. It regulates the conduct of each member as they interact with […]
What’s a lawyer fee agreement? A lawyer fee agreement is a formal written document that lays out the terms and conditions of the relationship between an attorney and a client. These agreements are typically the first substantive communications that a client will have with their lawyer. For the client, it usually represents a checklist of […]
Collective Bargaining Agreement Defined As you probably know, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) are contracts. But what does that mean when we talk about employer breach of a CBA? The answer is deceptively simple. A collective bargaining agreement is a contract between a union (some of your employees) and their employer (you) that sets the terms […]
What Does Voluntary Relinquishment of Parent Rights Mean? The voluntary relinquishment of parental rights form is a legal document that allows a parent to voluntarily give up all parental rights to their child. Although this process is often associated with stepparent adoptions, relinquishment to a state or county agency to facilitate foster care or adoption […]
What is an Addendum to an Employment Agreement? An employment agreement addendum is an attachment to an original employment that contains modifications to the terms and conditions of the initial agreement between the employee and the employer. This document acts as a supplement, changing or augmenting the original agreement with additional stipulations, modifications and/or disclosures […]
