When is Legal Malpractice Actually Malpractice? Legal malpractice occurs when an attorney fails to perform competently by either acting or failing to act, and a client suffers harm as a result. In order for a legal malpractice case to be valid, there must be four parts or elements: You must have a viable case against […]

What is a Membership Transfer Agreement? A Membership Transfer Agreement is a legal document used by associations, clubs, limited liability companies (LLCs), corporations and other organizations to lay out the process for transferring membership interests. The transfer agreement is typically a contract between the person transferring their membership interest (the transferor) and the recipient of […]

The Current State of the Law Prostitution is prohibited in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 2C:34-1(a). The law states specifically that "a person is guilty of prostitution if he or she agrees or offers to engage in sexual penetration, sexual contact or sexual penetration for a fee." The penalty for prostitution depends on the circumstances. First […]

What is a Verbal Agreement? A verbal contract is a form of an agreement that is the same as any other contract except that it exists only in spoken form and lacks any written element. Oral contracts rely on verbal descriptions of the contract terms stipulated by both parties and later validated by continued conduct.Spoken […]

What Is the Nature of California’s Third Brake Light Law? A detailed overview of the legislative background of California’s third brake light law, including when this law was enacted and its primary purpose in statewide road safety legislation. Since 1986, California has required vehicles to be outfitted with a third brake light that will illuminate […]

Illinois Harassment Statute Summation The general purpose of harassment laws in Illinois is to offer protection to individuals against unwanted or unwelcome behavior that may create an intimidating, hostile, or abusive environment. Harassment not only affects the target and their well-being but can also disrupt workplaces and other environments, affecting productivity and morale. Additionally, harassment, […]

What Is Verbal Harassment Verbal harassment is an unwelcome or hostile verbal act towards a victim, that is derogatory, threatening, or offensive, and frequently takes the form of name-calling, threats, or slurs. It is important to note that certain language can be inherently offensive even if the victim does not consider it to be harassment […]