Introduction to Law Clerk Positions Within Chicago law firms and for attorneys in general, a law clerk is an individual (who is generally law school trained) that provides various legal-related services and/or research that is typically useful for personal attorneys, paralegals and legal secretaries. Part of the Law Clerk’s duties may include trial preparation, legal research support, and other miscellaneous…
Effective Construction Contract Management: Essential Tips for Success
Construction Contract Management 101 Construction contract management refers to the administration of forms of standard form agreements, including construction contracts, design contracts, engineering contracts and subcontracts. Such administration includes preparation of a tender bid package by the contractor/builder/sub trade or subcontractor, soliciting bids, evaluating bids, awarding contracts/subcontracts, administration during the duration of the project, resolution of issues and procedure on…
Can Lawyers Be Notaries Public? Exploring the Limits and Procedures
Notaries and Their Functions To understand the extent of permissible notary services, it is paramount to first understand notarial function. Under California notary law, notarization is defined as an officiation during the signing of a document, usually by the use of an official stamp ("notarial seal"), performed by a notary public (Government Code ยง 8201, subd. (b)). In other words,…
The Distinction Between Bylaws and Operating Agreements
Bylaws and Operating Agreements Defined Bylaws or operating agreements are internal documents created by your business to govern itself. As a general rule, the bylaws regulate the administration of a corporation while an operating agreement regulates the administration of an LLC. While the terms "bylaws" and "operating agreement" are often used interchangeably, they refer to the internal organization and management…
Getting The Right Lawyer For Your Business Contracts
Business Contracts Explained Business contracts are as important to the business world as the rules of play are to a game. A business contract is a written agreement between two or more parties containing some types of legal obligations that form the terms between two or more parties. The two or more parties can be individuals, groups, or companies. Contracts…
Extensive Overview of Church Leasing: Essential Considerations and Agreement Fundamentals
Pastors Often Ask Why a Church Lease Agreement Is Necessary The purpose of a lease agreement, when it comes to renting a church, is to document all factors of the relationship between the church and your organization, including any conditions that are placed on your use of the space. The lease agreement also protects your organization by forcing the church…
The Fulton County Legal Organ Explained
Legal Organ Defined The term "legal organ" dates back to the mid-1800’s when Georgia law required that for a newspaper to be deemed a legal organ, it had to be a publication of general circulation in the county and otherwise be approved by the State Librarian of Georgia. The requirement of being the State Librarian’s "approved" legal organ was held…
Rent-to-Own Land Contracts in Ohio Explained
What You Need to Know About a Rent-to-Own Land Contract What is a Rent-to-Own Land Contract?By definition, a rent-to-own land contract is a type of residential lease agreement. It’s an option period in which the tenant is given the right to buy the property and is credited a portion of their monthly rental payment toward the purchase price of the…
Understanding Florida Prenuptial Agreements: A Detailed Guide with PDF Templates
What is a Prenup in Florida? In Florida, a prenuptial agreement is a written contract that two parties enter into before entering into a marriage. The Florida Uniform Premarital Agreement Act, found in Chapters 61 and 689 of the Florida Statutes, governs premarital agreements in Florida. In order for the agreement to be enforceable, it must be executed in writing…
Understanding Automatic Knives in California Law
What Are Automatic Knives? A knife is a tool made of a sharp pointed metal blade attached to a handle. Blades can be of various shapes and sizes, but are typically serrated on at least one edge to increase cutting ability. Most knives are categorized as either fixed blade or folding knives. A knife blade is "fixed" when it is…