An Introduction to California Reference Check Laws Reference checks have become an integral part of the hiring process, giving employers crucial insight into potential hires. Both employers and applicants rely heavily on reference checks – and yet many employers are mistaken as to what they can ask of reference contacts and what such contacts can…
Legal Malpractice 101 Legal malpractice occurs when an attorney fails to perform at the minimum level of competency, resulting in damage to their client. The client may be harmed by the attorney’s action or omission in a number of ways, such as financial loss or a denied opportunity to present a case. However, not all…
Contract Breaches 101 It’s important to understand what a "breach" of contract is and how a breach of contract lawyer can be of benefit in these instances. A "breach" can be caused by one party failing to perform their responsibilities according to the contract. A breach could also consist of one party not living up…
What is an Attorney Fee Contract? An attorney fee contract is a type of contract that governs the terms of the legal services that an attorney will provide in exchange for fees. It establishes the terms of the relationship between the client and the attorney and can be verbal or written. In many states, the…
What is Libel? Libel is one of two forms of defamation most commonly associated with civil lawsuits. It can be defined as any untrue written or published statement that causes harm to the reputation of an individual, business, or entity. Because the spoken form of defamation is slander, often the two terms are used interchangeably,…
Overview of the Homeless Situation in Florida An estimated 3,000 to 4,000 people are homeless in Miami-Dade County, and an estimated 12,000 are homeless in the rest of Florida. There are many reasons for our state’s high homeless numbers. Most counties do not have enough affordable housing available. Broward, Collier, Duval, Hillsborough, Palm Beach, Pinellas…
What is Legal Aid Legal aid is a vital service designed to provide legal assistance to those who cannot afford private representation. It aims to level the playing field by ensuring that everyone, regardless of their financial situation, has access to legal advice and representation. Legal aid is intended for individuals and families who meet…
A Primer on Lease Agreements Lease agreements are legally binding documents created between a landlord and tenant that outline specific stipulations regarding tenants and the like. Although verbal agreements may hold up in court to a certain extent, they are not nearly as trustworthy or efficient as a written contract. Having a written agreement in…
Who Can Obtain A Handicap Placard In Arizona? According to Arizona state law, only individuals with a permanent or temporary impairment that severely and negatively affects their mobility may be eligible for disability (handicap) plates or placards. Also, applicants must also submit documentation from their physicians to verify their eligibility. More specifically, the state of…
Enjoin Law: What It Is Enjoin law, also known as injunction law, is a specialized area of law that deals with the granting of injunctions, or court orders that require a person to do or refrain from doing a specific act. Enjoin law has its roots in equity, which emerged as a separate body of…