Franchise Termination Explained Franchise Termination. Although franchisees generally do not understand or believe this, in the world of commercial real estate there are many forms of commercial leases that do have a set "end" date. However, unlike a typical commercial lease, the franchisor’s right to terminate the Franchise Agreement is not subject to any "end" date. In fact, the franchise…
What is a Will Contest? Will contests are brought when someone alleges that a will is not valid. These disputes regarding wills are most often caused if there was no valid execution of the will, there was no proper acknowledgment or proof of its execution, or if there is a lack of required attestation. There are many people who will…
Who is A Self Employed Nanny? When a caregiver is a self-employed nanny, then it is the nanny that is responsible for filing her own taxes, and it is the nanny that determines how much money she makes as well as which types of self-employed "business expenses" to write off on her taxes. Although if the nanny provides proof of…
What are Commercial Law Firms? Many people are not familiar with what commercial law firms do or how they can help advise their business in dealing with the law. Commercial law firms are a type of law firm that specializes in providing legal services to small- and medium-sized businesses. The world of commercial law firms is complex, with hundreds of…
Why LEOs Should Understand Case Law Just as laws provide the framework for a functioning society, case law provides the fabric through which legislators and society carry out those laws. Law enforcement officers will interact with citizens, regardless of the societal norms established by the legislative branch. Accordingly, the officers and agency’s performance in assisting with public safety and service…
Analyzing the Basics of an Ownership Transfer Agreement In any field, there are industry-specific documents that are necessary to ensure the legal correctness of a contract. One of the fundamental legal documents — across industries and markets — is a transfer of ownership agreement. Broadly speaking, this is a document or form that legally transfers the rights of an entity,…
Understanding The Role Of An International Business Lawyer The responsibilities of an international business lawyer are as diverse as the countries and states in which their responsibilities are exercised. All international business lawyers enjoy the convenience, cost and damaged goods avoidance that their involvement in purchasing and shipping goods gives their clients. Importing and exporting affects many areas of the…
What is Legal Separation in Kentucky? In Kentucky, legal separation is a court-approved arrangement in which a married couple lives apart and agrees to resolve personal and financial matters concerning their marriage. Legal separation is often the first step toward the end of a marriage, but it does not always lead to divorce. If a couple reconciles, they may simply…
What is a Non-Solicitation Agreement? A non-solicitation agreement is an arrangement between two parties, often an employer and an employee or an owner of one business entity and another business entity, whereby one party agrees that they will not enter into competition with the other for a specified period of time after their business relationship has ended. The general idea…
What Are Next of Kin Laws? It’s All in the NameTo put it simply, when a will does not exist, it can be a nightmare figuring out what to do. This is where next of kin laws come into play. In short – next of kin laws explain who gets what when you die without a last will and testament.…