Overview of Knife Laws in New York New York law actually contains no provision that refers to any kind of knife as a whole. Instead, it deals with several categories of knives that are commonly associated with criminal activity. It makes no exemption for speed, automatic, or butterfly knives. These knives are treated as any…
What is a Rider Contract? Rider Clarification-What is a rider ContractIn the broadest terms, a rider contract is an attachment to a main agreement that modifies it in some way. Rider contracts may be made after the main contract has been created, or they may be generated at the same time, with the expectation that…
What Constitutes Adultery in California? California law does not define "adultery." While there is a general understanding of the behavior that the word means, no precise or specific definition exists.The State of California views adultery as a "social" or "religious" concept. From a legal perspective, it is known as "extramarital sexual intercourse."From a legal perspective,…
Lane Splitting 101 Lane splitting, a practice where motorcyclists drive between rows of stopped or slow-moving vehicles, is increasingly in the spotlight among U.S. motorcyclists and policymakers – especially this time of year when the roads are clogged with summer travelers. Interestingly, in the United States, lane splitting is neither explicitly legal nor illegal. That…
The Concept of Holistic Law To fully understand Holistic Legal Practices, they must first be defined. What are holistic legal practices? How do they differ from applying traditional legal approaches to discharging one’s legal duties? What qualifies as an issue that is best addressed in a holistic manner?First, consider that the adjective "holistic" means to…
What is Ark Legal? Ark Legal is a new online company that efficiently connects lawyers and clients, acts as an intermediary between them and provides backend support in order to facilitate document assembly. Essentially, Ark Legal is a hybrid law firm. Lawyers work with the company under a pay for performance model as independent contractors….
A Primer on California Layoff Laws California layoff laws are governed by both federal and state legislation, including the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) and the California WARN Act. While the federal version requires larger employers to provide written notification to affected employees, in cases of plant closings and mass layoffs, California law…
An Overview of Dog Bite Laws in Massachusetts Massachusetts dog bite laws hinge on negligence. Massachusetts’ statute’s state that the dog owner is liable for dog bite injuries if the injured party can prove that the owner failed to take reasonable precaution measures to keep a dog contained and away from the public, as well…
What are Written Pleadings In immigration court, both master and individual calendars rely heavily on written pleadings. Written pleadings are formal documents in which parties present their positions about a case. A party’s position is expressed through specific claims, which are also known as pleadings. Those pleadings include admissions, denials, and denials of knowledge or…
Defining Oral Agreements To answer the question about what type of contracts are enforceable in Florida, we need to go back to the basics about contract law. Almost every business deal known to mankind is enforceable, and unless you are going to draft an enforceable contract you will need enforce the deal by verbal agreement.Verbal…