Contracts to Purchase Vacant Land Vacant land contracts typically include the following clauses or sections:The parties, usually referred to as Buyer and SellerProperty descriptionTerms of paymentClosing costs and prorationsPossessionTitleDefault and Remedies.These sections are very similar to a residential purchase and sale agreement. Some sections may
What is Ad Valorem Tax? Ad valorem tax refers to those charges imposed by a government based on the value of a transaction or particular property. It is a Latin phrase directly translating to "according to value." It is most commonly used to refer to
A Look at the Legal Market in Sacramento With the legal hiring market continuing to improve across the nation, California, and particularly the Sacramento market, has seen a steady influx of talent in the market of lawyers, paralegals and support staff.Demand for associates and senior-level
What is an Employment Separation Agreement? An employment separation agreement is a contract between an employer and an employee whereby the employee typically agrees to waive certain legal rights in exchange for money or certain benefits passed on by the employer. While there is no
What Does Legal Aid Actually Mean? Legal Aid is defined as the provision of assistance to people otherwise unable to afford legal representation and access to the court system. Legal aid is normally associated with all civil matters, including family law issues as well as
What You Need to Know About the IFA Legal Symposium The IFA Legal Symposium 2025, a biennial event, collects the best minds in the international law industry. Many of our previous keynote speakers can be found leading large European law firms and Fortune 500 corporations
Understanding the Concept of Legal Guardianship The term "Legal Guardianship" is one that many have heard of but few actually understand what it means. If someone mentions "Guardianship" most people automatically link that to the Guardians of the Galaxy movie series and the intergalactic heroes
Intro To Indiana Custody Laws The complex landscape of Indiana custody laws is familiar to most seasoned family law attorneys. For unmarried parents, the scene can be deceptively simple; other than the basic requirement that the child support be re-routed through the county child support
What is Legal Aid in Richmond? Many individuals and families may be eligible to receive free or low-cost legal assistance from a variety of entities. Per the definition set forth by the Legal Services Corporation, legal aid is "that portion of our civil justice system
The Basics of Non-Competition Provisions Non-compete clauses are contracts with the purpose of prohibiting competition with former employees or contractors. They are typically worded to prohibit a contractor from working with a competitor in the same industry at the same location. They can be used
