How Are Knives Classified? There are several forms of knives recognized under California law. Each of these types have their own legal definitions. These forms are: switchblade, dirk, dagger, concealed dirk or dagger, dangerous knife, and folding knife.Switchblade: A switchblade is any knife or other blade that: (1) has the appearance of a pocket knife;…
What is Tax Certiorari? Tax certiorari is a mechanism for appealing a property owner’s grievance with an assessment of their real estate tax. Every county in New York State, except for those in New York City, has an assessment agency, often referred to as an Assessor’s Office. These offices must re-assess taxable properties every year,…
What is a Breach of Contract? A breach of contract generally occurs when one party to the agreement fails to fulfill its obligations under the contract. The breach can be a minor or major "failure" to perform. Much depends upon the language and terms of the contract, i.e. whether time is of the essence or…
What are Postnuptial Agreements? Postnuptial agreements are contracts made after the parties have entered into a marriage. They serve to establish the parties’ rights in the event the relationship later ends. They can also be used to determine what should happen while the marriage continues, if certain contingencies occur, such as where one spouse receives…
Partial Payment Installment Agreement Overview A Partial Payment Installment Agreement (PPIA) is, essentially, an agreement between the taxpayer and the Internal Revenue Service under which the IRS "flexibly defers collection" from the taxpayer so long as the taxpayer makes a payment each month. This agreement supersedes a regular Installment Agreement and has the effect of…
Mechanic’s Liens Explained Mechanic’s liens provide a means of relief to subcontractors and suppliers, or in some instances the general contractor of a construction project. Nonpayment for work performed or materials supplied is a common occurrence in the construction industry, especially where there are multiple parties involved, and the parties’ rights concerning payment, which are…
Europe’s Drone Laws: An Introduction As drones become increasingly common in our everyday lives, so too have the laws and regulations surrounding their use. In Europe, these regulations have become more stringent in recent years, setting a number of operating standards that aim to ensure safety, security, and privacy among the millions of individuals, companies,…
Obligations Under a Contract Understanding the Obligations of Contractual PartiesContractual obligations refer to the duties and responsibilities that each party agrees to perform as part of a contract, service agreement, or lease. An obligation is a promise to perform, use, sell, or refrain from doing something with property. This can be something as simple as…
What is a Non-Disparagement Agreement? A non-disparagement agreement is an agreement in which one or both parties agrees to refrain from making disparaging comments about the other. In fact, the comments, remarks or statements contained in a non-disparagement agreement tend to be similar to the underlying agreement but instead of encompassing the written word, the…
Introduction to APRN Protocol Agreements An APRN Protocol Agreement is how Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) in Georgia maintain collaboration with physicians. Collaboration is a requirement of law for the licensure and practice of all APRNs. APRN Protocol Agreements are between physicians and APRNs that allow physicians to retain some supervision of the APRN in…
