The Legal Age of Consent in Nevada
What is the Age of Consent in Nevada? Under Nevada law, the current legal age of consent is 16 years old. A minor who is at least 16 but less than 18 years of age may consent to engage in sexual activity with another whoever is less than 18 years of age. The victim and the offender cannot be siblings, […]
Navigating MLA: A Guide to Citing a Legal Case
MLA Citing: The Basics At the very heart of the Modern Language Association’s citation style for legal writing lies an effort to create a clear and uniform system for properly identifying and referencing sources. MLA advocates urge all writers to determine the most important information necessary for the reader to locate the source being cited and to strive to present […]
Understanding the Mechanics of Puppy Deposit Contracts: An In-Depth Analysis
What is a Puppy Deposit Contract? A puppy deposit contract is a legally binding agreement that outlines the agreement between a buyer and seller regarding the purchase of a puppy or dog. This contract may be one or two pages long, depending on the details that the seller includes. A seller can draft the contract themselves and use a form […]
California HOA Common Area Laws Explained
Intro to HOA Common Areas One of the most important possible liabilities that HOA’s face from their members is commonly associated with the use of HOA common areas; therefore, it is important to understand what common areas are. The above referenced HOA information guide notes that it is "common knowledge" that common areas are the sociable grounds enjoyed by the […]
Managing Child Custody Without a Written Agreement
Understanding the Lack of a Written Custody Agreement In some separation and divorce situations, parents may have a verbal or informal, but not a legal, custody agreement. In such arrangements, one or two things may have happened: the parents did not make an agreement, or one parent took advantage of the other. For example, if you and your spouse go […]
The SEIU Local 1 Union Contract: Key Points and Implications
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 […]
Consortium Agreement Explained: Meaning and Important Aspects
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 […]
Choosing The Right Law Enforcement Radio Holder
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, […]
The Texas Law on Adultery: Is It a Crime?
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 […]
Akron Legal News: Highlights and Analysis
Akron Law Updates Over the last several months there have been a number of legal developments that have arisen which are worth mentioning in this space.In Akron v. Kline, 16A-6-9 CA (Ohio 9th App. Dst.), the Ohio Ninth Appellate District held that an individual charged with having an open container in a motor vehicle could not be convicted of that […]