Legal Writing De-Mystified "Legal writing is a prose specifically intended to convey legal reasoning. It is the primary way by which legal reasoning is communicated. At its best, it is elegant, precise, and persuasive. A good legal writing is like a fine piece of music to its composer. Its author……
Purpose of a Character Reference Letter Understanding the Purpose of a Character LetterCharacter letters provide the judge with a person’s view of the kind of person the defendant is. Or, what type of person they were before the incident for which the defendant is now charged. The judge will want……
An Indemnification Agreement Overview Indemnification agreements are contracts entered into between the obligor and obligee that depict, in varying degrees of detail, the intention of the parties as to how losses related to the matter giving rise to the agreement are to be allocated between them. They sometimes oblige one……
What is a Mortgage Modification? A mortgage modification is an action carried out by a homeowner to change the terms of the mortgage for their home. This is typically done in order to either obtain lower monthly payments on the loan or, in some cases, to reduce the interest rate……
What is an Easement? A common property interest are easement rights, even though most people have no real idea what they are. This post discusses the general definition of an easement in Ohio, naming some of the basic requirements of an easement. The general definition of easement is simply a……
How a Legal Advocate Attracts Clients A legal advocate is a critical component of the law and legal process. A legal advocate is a person who has gone above and beyond to not only educate themselves about the legal process, but they also have learned the ins and outs of……
Introduction to New York Severance Agreements Severance agreements are contracts between employers and departing employees. These contracts lay out the benefits and promises the employer is willing to make to get a legally enforced release of claims, including discrimination claims, from the employee. In the past, this arrangement has worked……
What is Education Law? Education law is a complex web of rules and regulations that govern the administration and operations of schools at both the long term and day to day levels. It encompasses all aspects of education from early childhood education through higher education and special education instruction.Education law……
What Is a Lemon Law Buyback? Lemon Law Buybacks are designed to compensate consumers who have been sold a defective vehicle. In simple terms, a Lemon Law Buyback means that, once a vehicle has qualified as a lemon, the manufacturer or dealer will refund to you the purchase price of……
What is a Settlement In the general sense, a settlement is an alternative to going to a trial to resolve a dispute. A settlement is a mutual agreement between two or more parties to resolve a dispute. The settlement might involve money being exchanged by one or more disputing parties……
