Wisconsin Contempt Of Court 101 In Wisconsin, contempt of court is an act of disobedience or a willful violation of the express terms of a court order. An individual can also be found guilty of contempt if they have been ordered to act and then fail to do so, or if they are ordered not to act and do so…
Tennessee Inheritance Laws Explained An overview of the concepts of "intestacy" and "intestate" are helpful to understanding inheritance. "Intestacy" is the condition of an estate of a deceased person who has not left a valid will or any other form of trust to dispose of his or her property as would a will or other disposition devise. The terms "intestate"…
What Is a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) in North Carolina? A Deferred Prosecution Agreement is an agreement between the government and the defendant to hold all charges against the defendant in abeyance (essentially yield) pending successful completion of the deferred prosecution period. In NC, deferred prosecutions are available for drug offenses. These are also called "Drug Diversion Programs" by some…
What is a Contract Addendum? A contract addendum is an attachment or an extension that’s added onto a legal agreement or contract in order to modify, specify, add and/or remove specific terms. It may contain all the particulars of a supplemental or amended agreement, such as signatures of all other parties involved in the original contract, and is usually signed…
Confidentiality Agreements in International Transactions An international confidentiality agreement is a contract between parties in two or more countries that establishes the terms under which parties must protect certain confidential information. This contract is fundamental to building trust with international counterparts and is crucial for protecting information when entering foreign markets. Most often, these international confidentiality agreements are created as…
Introduction To Asset Transfer Agreements Asset transfer agreements, also known as asset purchase agreements, are legal contracts that outline the terms surrounding the transfer of assets from one party to another. Typically, they’re used in the process of buying or selling a business.An asset transfer agreement is essential for the completion of the transfer of all of the seller’s assets;…
Overview of Legal Separation in Illinois Legal separation in Illinois is a formal step a couple can take before fully divorcing. A legal separation agreement is a legally binding contract between spouses that does everything a divorce decree would do – divide assets and debts, allocate parental responsibilities and parenting time, and may even set up future spousal upkeep. Sometimes…
What Is a Dog Adoption Contract? What is the purpose of a dog adoption agreement contract? In most circumstances, the majority of the dog adoption contract provisions are for the protection of the organization placing a dog in the home or for the protection of the adopted pet. It obligates the owner to care, treat and love their newly adopted…
What is Contractor Insurance? Contractor insurance refers to a wide range of liability insurance coverages used by contractors, subcontractors and other tradespeople involved in renovation, maintenance or construction projects. The general purpose of contractor insurance is to protect policyholders against certain risks and losses associated with their work, including those involving liability under common law (such as negligence) and statutory…
Employment Law Contingency Explained Employment law on a contingency basis means that you don’t pay the law firm an hourly fee for their services. Instead, if your case is successful at trial, you are charged a percentage of the final award or settlement. Of course, the amount of this percentage is negotiable, but the general rule is that employment law…