SEIU Local 1 overview Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1 is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and represents approximately 50,000 union and non-union workers. More than 20,000 of its members work as janitors on the City of Chicago’s commercial high-rises. When unionized, the Chicago building cleaning services industry has the potential to impact hundreds of thousands of Chicagoans—many of whom […]

What is a Consortium Agreement? A consortium agreement is defined as a legal agreement between two or more parties that agree to collaborate and work together for a specific purpose or project. It is commonly used in construction law for construction projects, but can also apply to joint ventures, research and development collaboration, technology consortium, and public-private partnerships (PPP).The key […]

The Importance of a Radio Holder for Law Enforcers Holders are an often overlooked but crucial piece of equipment in the law enforcement and public safety fields. They serve as the ideal house for radio equipment. Officers on the street, however, and those in the field, don’t give them much thought—but by the same token, they know when they’re there, […]

Current Legal Understanding of Adultery in Texas Unlike many jurisdictions, Texas has statutes that pertain to adultery. However, history shows that these laws are not enforced in practice, and adultery has been addressed as a civil matter in court.Adultery is specifically addressed in the Texas Penal Code, which states: "Adultery is a defense to prosecution under this section if based […]

Consumer Law 101 Consumer law is a fascinating area that can be hugely significant to a consumer. As the name would suggest, it focuses on the legal obligations and rights of people who purchase consumer goods or services. While it is sometimes viewed as a niche area , it impacts upon the lives of many people who are unaware of […]

GW Law Ranking Trends Explained Over the past several decades, George Washington University Law School (GW Law) has consistently ranked among the top law schools in the nation. This ranking earned the school a tier 1 status year after year, and a degree of prestige associated with its name that GW Law students have sway with employers even if they […]

Defining a Subscription Agreement A subscription agreement is a written agreement that is used mostly in the securities transactions to denote some type of investment. Whenever a company seeks an investment, they look for someone to purchase ownership interests in the company. Ownership interests generally would be represented by membership interests (for an LLC) or shares (for a corporation). Once […]

Defining Abandonment of Marriage in Florida The concept of marriage abandonment in Florida is defined under Florida Statute Section 741.30 as "willful, obstreperous, continuous, and obstinate refusal to cohabit with one’s spouse, without just cause or provocation, for one year." This definition incorporates the need for willfulness, obstreperousness, continuity, obstinacy, and absence of just cause or provocation. Translation – Florida […]