Do lie detectors hold up in court? What you should know about their legal limitations

What are lie detectors? Lie detectors have long been a point of fascination for both law enforcement and the general public. However, they are also often misunderstood, which can lead to them being misused. The more information you have about lie detectors- how they work and their purpose – the easier it is to determine if and when these tests are appropriate for a given circumstance. It sounds fancy and high tech, but the reality…

Legal Binders: What They Are and Their Place in Law

What Are Legal Binders? A legal binder is a critical organizational tool used by both legal professionals and everyday consumers to consolidate key documents relevant to any number of issues that require legal consideration. Legal professionals and consumers alike use legal binders to securely keep relevant legal documentation, printed or otherwise, together in one easy to access place. A legal binder is also used to refer to a few other things in the legal world.…

Perfecting the Legal Analysis: The Definitive Template Checklist

What Is a Legal Analysis? Put simply, legal analysis is lawyering. It is both an explanation of the law (as it currently stands) and a prediction about how a judge might rule if presented with a particular set of facts. To engage in legal analysis, you must possess both substantive knowledge about the area of law you are investigating and the ability to apply that knowledge to the facts at hand. Legal analysis has long…

Understanding Post-Nuptial Agreements in Florida

What is a Post-Nuptial Agreement? A post-nuptial agreement is a contract entered into by a married couple that comes into effect during their marriage. It typically addresses how assets and debts of each spouse will be handled in the event of a divorce. In the event the parties separate or divorce, it is enforceable in a Florida court, although it would need to be ratified as part of the dissolution of marriage process.Post-nuptial agreements are…

The Exotic Animals You Can Legally Own in Georgia

A Guide to Exotic Animals in Georgia The primary source of the law governing the ownership of exotic pets in Georgia is found in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated ("O.C.G.A." the "Code"), section 27-4-1 , et seq (2018) (Laws of Georgia) that restricts the possession of a number of animals, such as primates and felids (e.g., felines), for all Georgians. Georgia’s law, unlike some states, only permits the ownership of certain exotic pets. Georgia…

The Inventory of Legal Knowhow: Key Takeaways

What is legal knowhow Legal knowledge is simply the corpus of statements, opinions, and beliefs about legal concepts, statutory provisions, and common law holdings. You will acquire a lot of legal knowledge in your law school classes. But that’s not enough to be successful in law school and in practice. I believe that it is best described as what you have learned about legal concepts, statutes, case law, analysis, and arguments on both the plaintiff…

Overview of California On-Call Laws

What are California On-Call Laws? On-call employment laws in California concern non-exempt employees who must be available for work but do not have a set shift. For example, a school or county employee who is on-call or called back to work outside of their regular hours. Under California Wage Order 4-2001 (regulating California private schools), Industrial Welfare Commission Wage Order 5-2001 (regulating rest breaks), and Wage Orders 1-2001, 2-2001, 7-2001, and 9-2001 (applying to employee…

Are SMS Texts Legally Binding in Texas? Learn More

What Constitutes a Legally Binding Contract? A ‘legally binding’ agreement is one that is enforceable in a court of law. For an agreement to fall within this category, it must constitute a legal contract. Equally, for a legal contract to exist, there must be at least four essential elements: For an agreement to be legally binding, it is not enough that two (or more) parties merely express a willingness to enter into a contractual relationship.…

**How a Contractor Dispute Lawyer Can Help Settle Construction Arguments**

What You Need to Know about Contractor Disputes Contractor disputes arise in the construction industry for an array of reasons, oftentimes due to disagreements over project costs. The new design of the building, overtime costs, schedules, incomplete work and poor quality of construction might be issues that could invite a claim, as well. From theft of labor material to breach of contract, there are a number of issues that can lead to a claim. Contractors…

Exploring Legal Employment Opportunities in Columbus

A Snapshot of the Columbus Legal Market While the economy of Ohio as a whole is suffering under tough economic times, nothing seems to be able to hamper the city of Columbus growing to become the 15th largest in the U.S. The unemployment rate in Ohio fell to 10.4% in January, leaving Columbus with a low 7.5% unemployment rate. The 2008 single family home pricing of Columbus was more than a full 20% higher in…