The Meaning of a PLLC in Florida A Professional Limited Liability Company (PLLC) in the state of Florida is an LLC formed by professionals to provide limited liability protections for its members and for its manager. In many cases, professionals may conduct business without the use of a PLLC, however, the use of one is strongly advisable in order to…
A Guide to Uplift Legal Funding Uplift Legal Funding is a pre-settlement cash advance company providing cash advances to plaintiffs involved in personal injury litigation. They advertise themselves as a no-risk way to obtain cash using the guaranteed future settlement of your personal injury lawsuit as collateral. Uplift Legal Funding also specializes in pre-settlement cash advances for medical expenses, accident…
An Examination of Security Contracts Security contracts, also known as security services agreements or security guard contracts, are contractual arrangements designed to help both governmental and private entities protect assets, information, and other critical infrastructure. These contracts are between a security services company (the contractor) and an employer of security services such as a large or small business or government…
Summary of ABA Labor and Employment Law Conference The American Bar Association (ABA) Labor and Employment Law Conference brings together labor and employment law practitioners from across the nation to discuss the latest trends, developments, and challenges in this ever-evolving legal area. As the largest national organization of attorneys who practice labor law under federal and state laws, the ABA’s…
What are Secret Recordings? Secret recordings are almost exactly what they sound like. They are recordings made by an individual of conversations they are having with others. These recordings frequently occur using a variety of different types of audio recorders, or are sometimes made using video recording equipment, such as cell phones, body cameras and even GoPro cameras.Individuals commonly make…
Car Repossession in Alabama: An Overview In the context of automobile financing, repossession refers to the process of a lender reclaiming a vehicle due to nonpayment by the borrower. This process typically occurs after the borrower defaults on the loan agreement, typically by failing to make timely payments. Once deemed in default, the lender has the right to take back…
The Concept of Memorandum of Understanding Defined A Memorandum of Understanding is a type of document that outlines an agreement between two or more parties. The MOU describes in general terms each parties’ requirements and responsibility in the "understanding" it is making. An MOU typically expresses a convergence of will between the parties on specific courses of action, present or…
What is Joint Legal Custody? One of the most common types of custody arrangements in North Carolina is what is often referred to as "joint legal custody." In theory, this simply means that both parents have equal legal authority or "authority" with respect to the child. However, practically speaking in North Carolina custody cases, the term "legal custody" simply means…
Florida Legal Market Overview A Brief Overview of Florida’s Legal MarketWhen one thinks of Big Law firms, places like New York, Los Angeles, or Washington D.C. usually come to mind. However, Florida ranks 11th on The American Lawyer’s list of the highest-grossing law firms in the United States by revenue with four firms ranked in the top 200 firms for…
What does diversion mean in law? Diversion in law refers to a legal and judicial mechanism that aims to redirect low-risk offenders away from the traditional criminal justice process and into a system of supervision with a focus on rehabilitation. It acts as an alternative to pre-trial detention and formal prosecution, hence reducing the burden on the criminal justice system…