Basics of the Standard Lease Agreement in Pennsylvania

What is a Standard PA Lease Agreement? Standard Lease Agreement in Pennsylvania is a rental tenancy agreement that covers the basics of renting a property in Pennsylvania. This is the agreement given that it is not a lease for a period of less than one...

An Overview of the Different Postnuptial Agreement Forms

What is a Postnuptial Agreement? What is a Postnuptial Agreement?In the realm of family law, the terms "postnuptial agreement" and "prenuptial agreement" commonly arise in discussion, yet they often confuse the uninitiated. To clarify, the main distinction between a postnuptial agreement and a prenuptial agreement...

Understanding Silencer Laws in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Law for Silencers Currently, silencers/suppressors are legal to purchase and own in the state of Pennsylvania under federal law. The state of Pennsylvania has made no laws or amendments to existing laws in regard to silencers. Due to the lack of state limitations, federal...

Postnuptial Agreement or Divorce: Which One is Right for You?

What is a postnuptial agreement? A postnuptial agreement is a contract made between married parties. If a valid agreement exists, it typically must be reviewed under conditions of contract law. Postnuptial agreements are commonly used as part of a divorce settlement and tend to be...

Florida Termination Laws: What Employees and Employers Need to Know

What is At-Will Employment in Florida? "Termination of employment invokes the at-will doctrine, a common law rule declaring that in the absence of a specific agreement of longer duration an employee serves subject to the employer’s will as to the duration of his employment."Florida is...

Key Legal Issues Every Entrepreneur Should Understand

Business Entities Essential Legal Topics Every Business Owner Must KnowA most fundamental issue is the structure of your business – what gives it form. There are four principal structures: sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies (LLCs), and corporations.Sole proprietorshipLet’s start with the simplest – a...

Guardian vs. Power of Attorney: Key Differences to Know

What Is a Guardian? When a person becomes incapacitated, either physically or mentally, due to an illness or an accident, the court system must appoint a person known as a "guardian" to act on behalf of the incapacitated person’s interests.In Pennsylvania, guardianship is requested through...

Diving Deeper into Legal Positivism and Natural Law: Distinctions and Wider Reflections

Understanding Legal Theories Every system of law is guided by some idea of what law should be. At the most fundamental level, there are two primary approaches to how we think about the nature of law: legal positivism and natural law. Though they offer a...

Looking at Concurrence in Criminal Law: An Essential Component

What is Concurrence in Criminal Law? Concurrence is a critical component of criminal law – one that prosecutors and judges must consider when determining whether the elements of a crime have been satisfied. Even though there can be some difficulty in identifying the precise moment...

A Primer On Cargo Legal Liability

What Is Cargo Legal Liability? Cargo legal liability, in the most basic sense, is the responsibility that logistics providers (be it cargo carriers, freight forwarders, clearing agents, etc.) take over from shippers. It is an important aspect of the logistics industry and is a key...