A Primer on Nashville’s Airbnb Regulations In Davidson County, legislation regulates short-term rentals and short-term rental operators. The pertinent legislation is the Short-Term Rental Property Ordinance 2017-1048. Comprehensive legislation is not yet in place for the rest of Tennessee, and…
Legal Age of Consent in Oklahoma Defined The age of consent in Oklahoma is 16, which means that sexual activity with a person under the age of 16 is illegal and can lead to criminal prosecution. Those under the age…
The Nuts and Bolts of Casetext As the legal industry continues to evolve, so too does the world of legal research. One name that has gained traction over the years is Casetext, a platform that provides access to legal research…
What is a Postnuptial Agreement? A postnuptial agreement is a marital agreement entered into after the marriage has already occurred. In Washington, our law recognizes that the parties to a marriage can enter into an agreement regarding each party’s obligations…
Michigan Legal Separation Basics Legal separation in Michigan is often used in lieu of divorce. It is essentially a way to get the court involved in your life, keeping the option of reconciliation, and avoiding the finality of a divorce.…
Understanding Paternity Leave in California Paternity leave, in short, is a period during which a father is entitled to leave from the workplace, within which he is expected to care for his newborn or adoptive child. California, home to a…
What Constitutes a Legal Definition of Assault? The legal definition of assault is very similar across most jurisdictions, but I’ll give you the statutory definitions of assault from both the Criminal Code of Canada and the Model Penal Code (United…
The Basics of Contract Negotiation A contract is a promise in exchange for value, and it is the primary legal vehicle for individuals and businesses to partition risk and liability. In order for that contract to result in the effect…
Legal Accounting for Beginners For legal firms, accounting goes beyond merely reconciling a bank statement or keeping a ledger of invoices. Accounting in professional services, and law firms are no exception, is a fundamental business process that is at the…
The Significance of Legal Documents Essential legal documents are vital to ensuring your wishes are carried out, and in many cases can be the difference between a simple process with minimal disruption and a long and arduous one that causes…
