The Legality of Tasers in Massachusetts Yes, as shocking as it sounds, Tasers do have a legitimate place here in Massachusetts. Tasers are legal to possess here in the Bay State and yes, they can be used for self-defense purposes.Here in Massachusetts, Tasers are classified as "stun guns" under Massachusetts law. Under G.L. c.140, §123B,…
Confidentiality and Invention Assignment Agreement Overview Sellers and purchasers regularly enter into confidentiality and/or invention assignment agreements, but what exactly are these agreements? A Confidentiality Agreement, or NDA, is a contract between at least two parties agreeing not to disclose information shared between the parties for a defined period. An Invention Assignment Agreement assigns the…
What Does a Banks Law Firm Do? A specialized financial institution, a Banks law firm provides a range of legal services to banks and other financial institutions. Banks attorneys work with a variety of laws that govern the vast and complex financial system, including federal and state banking laws, securities and corporate governance laws, insurance…
Overview of Wire Drawdown Agreements Wire drawdown agreements are agreements between clients or other parties ("Drawdower") and a bank or financial institution ("Bank") to transfer funds from an overdraft facility (of the Drawdower with the Bank) or a line of credit (issued by the Bank to the Drawdower) to the account of a person other…
Introducing a Merchant Cash Advance A merchant cash advance is a relatively new type of financing for small business owners. It does not operate like a traditional loan. Instead, it is an agreement that requires a business owner to sell a portion of its credit card sales for a quick injection of cash. Once an…
What Are Post-Nuptial Agreements? In addition to prenuptial agreements, couples can also enter into postnuptial agreements. Postnuptial agreements are very similar to pre-nuptial agreements but they become effective after the couple is married. The New Jersey Uniform Premarital Agreements Act ("UPAA") applies to such agreements. N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23. The Supreme Court of New Jersey has recognized…
What are Rental Tenancy Agreements? A rental tenancy agreement is essentially a contract between a landlord and a tenant that outlines their mutual obligations in a rental situation. While it may seem like just another piece of paper, the rental tenancy agreement is one of the most important documents involved in Alberta’s landlord/tenant law. It…
What is Legal Discretion? To understand the power of judges to convict and sentence, you must first understand legal discretion. What is it? It is an area where law is not concrete. That allows judges and public officials the ability to use judgment in making a decision. We see this all the time in the…
What You Need to Know About Legal Memos The primary purpose of a legal office memo is to provide a comprehensive overview of a legal analysis, presenting facts, law, persuasive points and conclusions in a professional format. The intent is to help the reader understand the analysis that has been conducted and the conclusions that…
What Are Legal Fees When Settling an Estate? Legal fees for the administration of an estate or a trust relate to the cost of legal services rendered by a lawyer. In short, much (but not all) of the work in an estate or trust administration involves legal work; therefore, the fees are considered legal fees….
