What Are Contract Remedies? A contract remedy is the goods or services received in exchange for the promise of performance in a contract. Both the person that has failed to uphold their end of the contract, as well as the aggrieved romantic partner may ask what the parties are legally entitled to regarding the other […]
Breaking Down the Expense of Legal Separation in South Carolina
Legal Separation Versus Divorce in South Carolina Legal separation, which is accomplished by filing an action for separate maintenance, is a court resolution of issues similar to those resolved in divorce. Legal separation may be pursued by a party as an alternative to divorce where the parties are in agreement about the issues of custody, […]
Your Guide to Legal Aid Services in Victorville
Legal Aid in Victorville Explained Legal aid in Victorville is a program financed by the government to provide legal services to individuals that cannot afford them. Legal assistance programs have existed at the federal level since 1965, and are overseen by the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), which was created by Congress. Legal aid services provide […]
Navigating Family Law with a Santa Maria Facilitator
Who is a Family Law Facilitator? A family law facilitator is a legal aid type person that is offered by the Santa Barbara County programs for self-represented parties. Although they are not part of the Court they are available for all family law matters that are on calendar in Santa Maria, Lompoc, and Santa Barbara. […]
How to pursue legal action for bounced checks
What is a bounced check A check that returns as non-payable due to "insufficient funds" is referred to as a bounced check. To bounce a check, it must be returned by the recipient’s bank, whether it be an individual or a business, and not honored due to insufficient funds in the account, "no account" existing, […]
How to File a Successful Lemon Law Claim
Lemon Laws Explained To understand what a lemon law is and whether you qualify, first it’s important to understand what lemon laws are and why they exist. Lemon laws are a type of warranty law that are primarily designed to help those who have purchased a defective vehicle. These laws help protect consumers who have […]
What Louisiana’s Habitual Offender Statute Means and Why it Matters
The Ins and Outs of Louisiana’s Habitual Offender Statute Habitual offender laws, also known as "three strikes" laws, are designed to impose harsher penalties on individuals who have multiple conviction records. Louisiana Revised Statutes Title 15. — Criminal Procedure (LRS 15:529.1) outlines that the intent of the Louisiana habitually offender law is to counter the […]
The Definitive Guide to Law Clerk Positions in Los Angeles
Law Clerk Jobs Explained Law clerks in Los Angeles law firms and government agencies offer support to a variety of legal professionals throughout a typical day. Among the primary responsibilities and duties of law clerks, those that provide direct support to attorneys and other legal professionals may include:Legal research and writingPre-trial file managementAssisting in the […]
Can You Settle a Criminal Case Prior to Trial? Exploring Your Options
Reaching an Agreement Prior to Trial Criminal cases, like civil cases, can be settled outside of court. In the criminal justice system, a case can be resolved by means of a guilty plea or diversionary acceptance into a program, sometimes referred to as a Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI) program. The process for resolving a case is […]
ESC 18 Legal Framework: A Primer
ESC 18: An Overview The Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Sector Code of Best Practice Compliance (ESC 18) is a ground-breaking voluntary code that sets out the minimum legal requirements that must be met by all signatory corporations (including their directors and employees) who use or store Indigenous cultural and intellectual property (ICIP). It […]