An Overview of the Window Tint Laws in Hawaii Hawaii’s window tinting laws dictate maximum levels of visible light transmission (VLT) for different types of vehicles and windows. On passenger vehicles for instance, the side and rear windows of SUVs and vans may have a VLT of up to 35% while sedans are limited to 32%. For SUVs and vans, […]
What Is a Revenue Sharing Agreement? The purpose of a revenue sharing agreement is to establish an early understanding between parties as to the terms under which sharing of revenue may occur in the future. To this end, the agreement outline the general terms under which the parties foresee sharing revenue as well as the allocation of any resulting business […]
The Basics of Hawaii Final Pay Law The final pay law in Hawaii – which mandates an employer’s obligation to pay a terminated employee his or her final wages – is meant to promote an efficient and orderly transition for terminated employees. These laws also serve to avoid disputes and misunderstandings over wages upon termination. The final pay statute minimizes […]
Medical Legal and Ethical Issues: An Introduction Healthcare is a burgeoning area of potential litigation and liability exposure. The twin disciplines of medical and healthcare law have grown rapidly to encompass the many aspects of the regulation of healthcare in the United States: the physician and hospital-patient relationships, licensing of physicians and other health professionals, practice formularies, credentialing, hospital bylaws, […]
What is a Deposit Account Control Agreement? A Deposit Account Control Agreement ("DACA") is a tri-party agreement between a borrower, a secured lender, and a bank (or bank-like financial institution). The DACA is an agreement between the secured lender and the bank whereby the bank agrees to follow the instructions of the secured lender with respect to the subject deposit […]
What is Memorandum of Agreement A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) is a formal instrument embodying the goodwill, intent and opinion of the parties to it. An MOA is usually less comprehensive than a contract and is used to signify a convergence of interest between the cooperating parties, each of which is deemed free to do so independently. A MOA does […]
Entry Level Legal Jobs In A Nutshell Throughout Boston, entry level legal jobs are available in many forms. While paralegals and legal assistants are the most common types of entry-level jobs lawyers will have in the city, there are many other opportunities provided. Junior associates who have just graduated from law school often work in large firms and can start […]
CT Labor Laws in General Connecticut, like all states, operates under the United States Department of Labor’s interpretation of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA). This law sets forth minimum requirements for overtime, minimum wage, child labor, record keeping and suggested employment practices. Under the FLSA, most private sector workers are considered "non-exempt employees" and are entitled to […]
An introduction to the guardrail standards in IBC The International Building Code (IBC) is a set of regulations and standards that serve as the foundation for building construction and safety requirements across the United States. First published in 2000 by the International Code Council (ICC), the IBC is one of several modern nation-wide model codes guided by the principles of […]
OTF Knives Explained OTF knives, or Out-The-Front knives, are a type of folding blade knife that do not fold in the traditional sense. The blade of a true OTF knife is housed in a protective cavity or sheath and is released by a push button located at the end of the handle. Upon pressing the button, the blade flies out […]