The Need for a Lease Agreement Lawyer It’s very important to hire a tenant’s attorney or a landlord’s attorney well-versed in the terms and conditions of a lease, especially in how they impact your rights. More so, because each state is different with regards to landlord-tenant law, you’ll want to hire a local attorney. Your local lawyer will be able […]
California’s Position on Common Law Marriage after 7 Years
Common Law Marriage What is Common Law Marriage?In the modern era and through the lens of California law, you may wonder what it actually means to be considered married when you have never participated in an official marriage ceremony. Using the phrase "common law" in any context can be confusing, but California does have some fascinating and historical rules about […]
Practice Tort Law Questions Every Law Student Should Know
What Basics You Need to Know About Tort Law The essence of tort law is to provide compensation for those who are harmed by the unreasonable conduct of others. When most people think about torts, they are thinking about personal injury or medical malpractice cases, but tort law actually has much broader applications.There are three major types of torts which […]
HOA Special Assessments: What Homeowners Should Know
Special Assessments Explained Also referred to as "extra" or "one-time" assessments, special assessments are charges to an association’s members and are imposed when necessary funds are needed to meet the association’s financial obligations. A special assessment may be levied when an association’s funds cannot cover a planned expense, a surprise expense arises, or when the association’s reserve funds are not […]
About Guardian Legal Group: Expertise and Services Provided
Who is Guardian Legal Group? Guardian Legal Group was founded in 1993 and is a nationwide network of over 7,000 attorneys and law firms that specialize in consumer protection and class action law. Consumer fraud law has been its central focus from day one and it has expanded its practice to include legal services for other important consumer needs. Over […]
Understanding the function of a court commissioner
What is a court commissioner? The term "Commissioner" seems to be one that many have questions about. Simply defined a court commissioner is an individual appointed by a judge, with the approval of the Minnesota Supreme Court, to assist with the administration of a portion of the work of the court system. Commissioners have a specific area or areas of […]
Demystifying North Carolina Driveway Easements: An In-Depth Guide
Easement Basics 101 In most instances, a North Carolina property owner simply uses their property without thinking twice about their rights as they relate to the surface of the ground under their feet and the air above. In other words, someone who owns a piece of land in North Carolina owns everything within its boundaries and can use it as […]
Stark Law Explained: Cases and Consequences
What is the Stark Law? Enacted in 1989 as a means to combat fraud and abuse in the federal Medicare and Medicaid programs, the federal Stark Law has evolved into a complex regulatory scheme governing fee-for-service physician self-referrals. Designed as an anti-kickback measure to prevent physicians from sending patients away from their practices to obtain services from entities in which […]
Understanding Alabama’s Automotive Window Tint Limitations: What You Should Know
An Overview of Automotive Window Tint Laws in Alabama Alabama’s tint regulations are contained in Section 32-5B-6 of the Alabama Code. State law dictates window tint percentage for each window of a car. This statute was first passed and enacted in 2015. The statute applies to the front and rear windshields, as well as the side windows of the car.Alabama […]
Indiana Legal Guardianship: A Complete Guide
Legal Guardianship Defined "Legal Guardianship" is not a well-known legal term outside of the field of family law, and it is a legal arrangement that is often misunderstood. Its meaning, however, has important implications for families, schools, and the State of Indiana. This section will clarify the meaning and scope of legal guardianship, as well as its advantages and disadvantages […]