Bad Faith Insurance Basics Insurance companies are expected to act in a certain way, when faced with claims. Generally, Florida law states that an insurer owes a duty of good faith when handling an insurance claim. Insurance policies often have a good faith clause that is included when the insurance...
California’s 4-Hour Minimum Pay Law: What Workers and Employers Should Know
California’s 4-Hour Minimum Pay Law Explained The fundamental purpose of California's "4-hour minimum pay" law is to protect non-exempt employees from being forced to work only a half day where the employer then requires the employee to remain on the premises the entire day, even though the employee would require...
Creating a Sweat Equity Agreement: A Full Guide
What is Sweat Equity? In the context of startups, sweat equity typically refers to the portion of the business owned by early-stage employees, founders, or investors in exchange for their contribution of time and effort. In many cases, an employee may not be able to afford to work at a...
North Carolina Surety Bond Basics
What is a Surety Bond? A surety bond is an agreement among three parties that is used for a variety of purposes and often required by state law. It is an agreement between a surety (a third party who provides a guarantee, such as an insurance company), a principal (the...
The Basics of Prenuptial Agreements in Maryland: What You Need to Know
What is a Prenup? A prenuptial agreement is a legal contract between two people who are about to be married. It typically outlines the division of assets and financial responsibilities during the marriage itself, and addresses distribution if and when the marriage ends. While the term can often be construed...
Alabama’s Absolute Darkest Legal Window Tint
A Brief Look at Alabama Window Tint Laws The Alabama Department of Public Safety's Law Enforcement & Commercial Driver's License Policy Manual addresses window tinting, stating, "Sec. S. 2. Window Tinting (Automobile): The law specifically prohibits the sale and/or installation of vehicle window tinting that in any way obscures the...
Understanding Massachusetts Estate Tax: FAQs and Facts
Massachusetts Estate Tax Overview The tax applies to any resident of the Commonwealth at the time of his death as well as to any nonresident who owns any property or interest in any property within the Commonwealth at the time of his death. The Massachusetts Estate Tax is an "ad...
Basics About Road Maintenance Agreements: What Property Owners Need To Know
What is a Road Maintenance Agreement? A road maintenance agreement is a legally binding contract entered into by property owners who share responsibility for the construction and upkeep of a roadway that provides access to their respective properties. Its primary purpose is to alleviate the financial and administrative burden of...
The Legal Age to Consent in Wisconsin Explained
The Age of Consent in Wisconsin Under Wisconsin Statute § 948.02(1), the age of consent in Wisconsin is 18. This means that all sexual relationships between those aged 17 or older are considered legal and will not be prosecuted under the law. For example, if a 17-year-old begins a sexual...
Developing and Drafting a Comprehensive Daycare Contract
Essentials of a Solid Daycare Contract Whether you store it away in a drawer, reference a few times a year, or skim over it from start to finish on an annual basis, the daycare contract is a document you should familiarize yourself with. It can serve as a very valuable...