The Role of a Case Manager at a Law Firm

An Overview of Case Management at a Law Firm It is fairly obvious that where there is a law firm, there are cases. Those cases are the "products" the firm delivers to clients. Just as any business might have product specialists or case managers to help ensure consistent delivery and quality, so does the legal […] Read More

Understanding the Car Seat Laws in Hawaii: Your Complete Parent Guide

A Quick Summary of Hawaii’s Car Seat Law In the state of Hawaii, car seat regulations are designed to keep children safe while traveling in any motor vehicle. With guidance from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Hawaii mandates the appropriate use of cargo van restraint systems, buses, and child safety seats. There are a […] Read More

The Complete Guide to Selecting the Right Administrative Law Textbook

An Introduction To Administrative Law Administrative law is a subset of the law governing the activities of administrative agencies of the government. As with any other branch of law, administrative law has its own definitions, general principles, and nuances. We’ll discuss further in this post how understanding the basics of administrative law is the first […] Read More

The Lowdown on Non-Compete Agreements in Alabama: An In-Depth Overview

What Constitutes a Non-Compete Agreement? Non-compete agreements are a specific type of restrictive covenant often used in the employment context. The purpose of these agreements is to balance an a business or employer’s free and unrestricted right to conduct operations using employees with an employees right to be gainfully employed at whatever work the employee […] Read More

Effective Use of Injunctions for Contract Breaches

Injunctions Defined As a preliminary matter, what is "injunctive relief"? The term "injunction" refers to "a court order prohibiting a party from doing a particular act." See generally In re Memphis Land Dev. LLC (9th Cir. 2011) 658 F.3d 662, 667 It thus serves to "maintain the status quo pending final adjudication of the case." […] Read More

Understanding the Statutory Age of Consent in Nebraska

What is Nebraska’s Age of Consent? The legal age of consent in Nebraska is 18, which is similar to the majority of states. However, Nebraska has three specific laws that deal with sexual conduct with someone considered a "minor."The first law involves sex with a person under the age of 17. According to Nebraska law, […] Read More

Strange and Curious Michigan Laws You Didn’t Know About

The Odd Law Relating to Duck Walking In the vibrant city of Kalamazoo, Michigan, there are a number of unusual laws that you may want to familiarize yourself with before your next visit. One such law dictates that in Fulton Park, you are prohibited from either singing or whistling while walking past a duck. While […] Read More

What’s the Difference between an MOU and Agreement

What is a Memorandum of Understanding? The "M" in MOU really does stand for "Memorandum." It is one of many other turn of phrase in a string of gibberish sounding like an "legalese" decision, "Parole board of Maricopa County vs. Jacobs." or "Muxlow v Muxlow" or even "ATB v ATB." You know you’re in trouble […] Read More

Mastering the LegalShield Compensation Plan with this Definitive Guide

Entering the World of LegalShield LegalShield has been providing affordable legal service plans since 1972. The company is based out of Ada, Oklahoma and operates in all 50 states and several Canadian provinces. LegalShield might be known by many as pre-Paid Legal Services, which was its original name. The company is now a subsidiary of […] Read More