Pretrial Diversion—What Is It? A pretrial diversion agreement is a contract between the State and the defendant in a criminal case. The general purpose of a pretrial diversion agreement is to provide a means by which certain juvenile and adult charges can be resolved with the defendant receiving an alternative to prosecution in exchange for acceptance of and compliance with […]
Mastering Self Storage Rental Agreements: Core Provisions to Know
Introduction to Self Storage Rental Agreements A self storage rental agreement is a legally binding contract in which an individual or business rents space in a storage facility. It is signed between the rental provider and the individual or entity renting out the storage space. The entity that owns or manages the self-storage business is known as the "lessor" or […]
The Lowdown on Witness Statements: Facts and Purpose
What is a Witness Statement? Witness statements can be part of a legal defence in civil and criminal matters, and are also common in inquests or inquiries, and most tribunals. The manner in which they form part of the evidence may differ depending on the context, but all statements have something in common: they provide the truth of what has […]
Understanding Legal Window Tinting in Hawaii
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, […]
Navigating the Revenue Sharing Agreement: Templates & Strategies
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 […]
Hawaii Final Pay Law Analysis
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 […]
Understanding Medical Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare
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, […]
Deposit Account Control Agreements Explained
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 […]
Memorandum of Agreement vs Contract: Distinctive Factors Explained
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 Positions in Boston: An Overview and Insights
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 […]