An Overview of Property Abandonment in SC

Property Abandonment Defined To begin, property abandonment is defined within the public policy, "an act of the owner indicative of a purpose to abandon the property and an external act of control over it evidencing that intent." (Conner v. Carolina Theaters of Greenville, S.C., 79 S.E.2d 1, 1953). In other words, if an owner gives […]

Creating a Contract Addendum Template in MS Word: An Illustrated Guide

Contract Addendum FAQ A contract addendum can be defined as a written document that either adds or modifies the content of an existing contract. The formal addendum is usually signed by both parties to a contract and is used to supplement or amend the contract and add or clarify details not included in the original […]

California’s 3-Day Right to Cancel Contract Form Explained

What is the 3-Day Right to Cancel? In California, there is a "3-day right to cancel" for certain contracts. That means that you have 3 days to cancel certain contracts. The basis for this right to cancel is contained in a number of places, including the California Civil Code, the California Business and Professions Code […]

Demystifying Reliance Agreements in the IRB Context

What is a Reliance Agreement? Reliance agreements are formal written agreements made between two or more institutions that define and agree upon the responsibilities of each institution in a research protocol study. Specifically, at least one institution agrees to not conduct its own internal review of the protocol. Reliance agreements can be used in many […]

Do Non-Compete Agreements have Legal Force in Florida?

A Guide to Noncompetes A non-compete agreement is a contract between an employer and employee that restricts the employee from competing with the employer after the employment relationship has been terminated or ended in some manner. The intent of a non-compete agreement is typically to prevent a former employee from using information learned during the […]

Massachusetts Bereavement Leave Laws Explained

What Is Bereavement Leave? Employees in Massachusetts may be entitled to bereavement leave, either by law, or where it is appropriate, by company policy. Many state laws, written into state wage and hour legislation, allow employees who have lost a loved one to take time off for mourning, though none are punitive for failing to […]

Surrogate Agreement Template: Elements and Advantages

What’s a Surrogate Agreement? A surrogate agreement is a contract between the surrogate and the person or couple who will become the legal parents of the child. This agreement lays out a clear understanding of the rights, responsibilities, and expectations of the surrogate before, during, and after the surrogacy process. This document is meant to […]

Effective Management of Service Agreements for Successful Business Outcomes

What is a Service Agreement The first thing to know about a service agreement is what it is. Surprisingly, the term can be applied to quite a few different types of contracts. The most general way to think about a service agreement is as any contract between a client and a provider of services. Most […]

Common Law Marriage in Washington State: Regulations and Ramifications

Is Common Law Marriage Allowed in Washington State? In Washington State, common law marriage has not been recognized since 1905. All relationships that meet the definition of marriage must be formalized by a civil or religious ceremony and a license showing that a marriage occurred must also be obtained. Washington’s legislature in RCW 26.60.060 specifically […]