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 […]
Connecticut Labor Laws Regarding Schedule Changes
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 […]
Understanding the requirements for guardrails under IBC standards
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 […]
Understanding the OTF Legality Landscape in Utah
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 […]
Texas Construction Law: A Guide to the Essentials
Texas Construction Law Explained Construction contracts in Texas follow the laws and cases handed down in Texas, as well as some federal laws. The Texas business code and chapters of the Texas government code provide the general rules and governing principles for construction in Texas. Cases passed down by the Texas Supreme Court and other Texas appellate courts that affect […]
Deciphering the Dealer Purchase Agreement Form
What is a Dealer Purchase Agreement A dealer purchase agreement is the legal contract giving a dealer possession of the unit or the first two or three pages of the contract document. It is the necessary first step to complete its acquisition of the unit. Although it can be a short form confirming a prior handshake agreement between a dealer […]