How a Tree Service Contract Works A tree service contract is essentially an agreement between the service provider and the client that acts as a roadmap for the project, spelling out pertinent details such as payment, duration and scope of work. It may seem unnecessary to have a written agreement……
Legal Project Management 101 Legal Project Management (LPM) is the application of project management principles to the practice of law. The legal environment is often replete with business or process ambiguities, incomplete information, a need for accountability, pressure for efficient delivery, and high levels of professional and client complexity. Projects……
What Is Big Law? Big Law refers to the largest law firms in terms of general revenue that have significant influence in the legal industry. They are typically located across major cities in their respective countries and also have offices in other parts of the world. A large firm can……
Defining Legal Separation Legal separation occurs when a legally-married couple decides to live apart without terminating the union. It’s an alternative to filing for divorce.The overall process for legal separation includes filing for a petition for legal separation that’s similar to a divorce petition. The details may vary by state,……
An Overview of Break Laws in Georgia Georgia law applicable to private employers has no specific laws regarding breaks. A Georgia private employer is not required to provide employee breaks or lunch periods (unless they are provided in a binding agreement, policy, or practice). Breaks for the purposes of nursing……
What is Intellectual Property Intellectual property gives intangible assets a tangible form in law. Intellectual property rights allow those who hold them control over their ideas and makes it illegal for others to use them without permission. This is the basis of intellectual property law, and it covers many different……
Washington Legal Resources Explained Understanding the legal structure may prove helpful in finding legal aid or other assistance. Each state, including Washington, has a set of resources and providers that can help those with pressing legal issues. In addition to state-provided services, many non-profit agencies provide free or low-cost legal……
What is Early Termination of Lease? Many tenants and landlords find that the lease agreement they signed is no longer suitable for their needs. The tenants may need to move to a new location due to a job switch or family issue. The landlord might find that the tenant they……
An Overview of Allegheny County Local Rules At the most basic level, a Local Rule is a regulation by the Court of Common Pleas that governs the procedure in the County in which the Local Rule is enacted. Local Rules do not create substantive law, but rather act as direction……
The Legal Operations Manager: What is It? A legal operations manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of a law firm or legal department and developing and optimizing standard operating procedures for maximum performance and efficiency. He or she is responsible for coordinating all law firm specific projects from……
