What is Legal Aid? The term "Legal Aid" encompasses a wide range of services providing legal counsel to persons of limited means who would otherwise be unable to afford the expense of hiring an attorney to help them navigate our legal system. Most often, programs providing legal aid services are associated with law schools, government…
Service Animal Laws in NJ Explained In New Jersey, service dogs and their handlers are protected by both federal and state laws. Under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), people with disabilities can bring their service dogs into any public place that is open to the general public, including restaurants, schools, hotels, and doctor’s…
What is a Jewish Family Law Attorney A Jewish family law attorney is an attorney that understands the intricacies of the laws of Jewish tradition when it comes to marriages, divorces, child custody, marital assets, and spousal support. These laws are customary in the Jewish culture and govern many facets of Jewish life. However, these…
What is a FSBO Contract? A "For Sale by Owner" contract is a type of real estate agreement between a property seller and a buyer to convey the ownership of the property to the buyer in exchange for an agreed-upon purchase price. This includes the obligations of both parties should the sale of the property…
What makes a law school elite? When exploring the landscape of legal education, one question tends to come up the must: What makes an elite law school? To the untrained eye, it could be as simple as tuition price or highest ranking. But to many, there’s much more than that. The Ivy League and other…
Defining Emancipation Today, the main catalyst for this post is my new puppy, Beau. Majority of the time during my daily routine, I am in the office working and do not spend much time with Beau while he is awake. However, on this particular work day, Beau was not having any part of his best…
What Does Legal Aid Mean in Monterey County? Legal aid refers to various services that help individuals with their legal issues, usually at low or no charge. In Monterey County, legal aid services are provided by two primary organizations: the Legal Services for Seniors and the Legal Services for Families, both a part of the…
Owner Operator Lease Agreement Definition Owner Operator Lease Agreements are contracts that commonly appear in the commercial trucking and logistics business as well as the moving industry. Owner Operators are simply independent drivers who own their tractor trailer or moving truck. Owner Operators enter into Lease Agreements with "Motor Carriers" or "Lease Companies" to provide…
All About Legal Malpractice Legal malpractice is a breach of the lawyer’s duties to the client. There are often overlapping elements, and they may occur independently or in combination. Certain conflicts can arise from the fundamanetal nature of the adversary system. After an incorrect deposition or a missed objection, or when witness ends up disappearing,…
Overview of the Principles of Criminal Law Criminal law, in its broadest sense, plays a fundamental role in our justice system. It serves as the foundation upon which our criminal justice system is built and executed. Criminal law or penal law is the body of law that relates to crime. This law proscribes conduct deemed…