Car insurance, a common form of insurance, reimburses parties for damage done in an auto accident.Coche accidentado image by quicolopez from Fotolia.comThe insurance business offers peace of mind for a price. The consumer, called the "insured," contracts with the insurance company (the.........[Read More]

Philippines might have been one of the so-called Developing and or Third World Country, and is known for having a poor sanitize airports. The mentioned fact and clich© started after former President Ferdinand Marcos' regime, ... ......[Read More]

Meeting contract requirements satisfies legal obligations.contract 20309 image by pablo from Fotolia.comKnowing what's legally expected of you is one key to success in business and in life. Peter Vaughan Shaver, an arts and entertainment attorney based out in Portland, Oregon refers to a.........[Read More]

Do you have someone who owes you money for something you sold them but they won't pay up? A personal injury that you incurred that was someone else's fault? If so, you may be able to file your own lawsuit in small claims court. Small claims courts are courts of limited jurisdiction that handle cases......[Read More]

Cars that have been in an accident are generally considered to be worth less when it comes to resale. This "diminished value" is the difference between what the automobile was worth undamaged and the amount it is worth after the accident. Laws on diminished value differ from state to state and depen......[Read More]

Enforcing non-competition agreements can be difficult. The first step toward a successful resolution is the issuance of a letter stating the violation of the non-competition agreement to the former employee and the former employee's new employer. These letters, also called "cease and desist" letters......[Read More]

This is a continuing article series on Construction Defects in New York, These include an introduction (part 1), design defects (part 2), defective construction (part 3), improper materials (part 4), improper installations (part 5) and ... ......[Read More]

A contract is a legal document binding two or more parties to its specific terms. One party agrees to do or give something to another party in exchange for a consideration, usually money. Contracts abound in employment, business and real estate, and once the parties sign an agreement, they are legal......[Read More]

Signing a contract.signing a contract image by William Berry from Fotolia.comContracts are formed when there is an offer, acceptance of the offer by another party, and consideration. These are the most important principles of contract law, but it is a very diverse and rich area of law.........[Read More]

When you are seeking legal advice, the best place to turn is to a licensed attorney in your state. Hiring an attorney can help you avoid expensive problems down the line. That said, you don't need a lawyer to make a legally binding contract. A contract is simply a legally enforceable promise. Some p......[Read More]

Arbitration is a means of solving a dispute. While less formal and less rigid in its rules, arbitration can be a faster and less expensive means of resolution. By its nature, arbitration is a less adversarial system than litigation; participants agree upon the rules of arbitration in advance. Most a......[Read More]

If you are planning on establishing a business, then you should start by learning a couple of things. There are several important things that you should prioritize in learning, but some of the most important ... ......[Read More]

A civil complaint, or lawsuit, involves two parties suing one another for money. Inevitably, one party is going to lose against the other. When this happens, the losing party retains options depending upon how the case was resolved. If the case was dismissed, the plaintiff may re-file the complaint ......[Read More]

Contracts, also called agreements, affect a large range of situations and circumstances. At its basic manifestation, a contract is a formal agreement, typically written down in a document, that explains the promises and obligations of all parties. Verbal contracts also are allowed; if your neighbor ......[Read More]

When entering into a contract, whether domestic or international, there may be uniform laws that apply. The parties may also agree that the laws of one of the countries apply to the interpretation of the contract.......[Read More]

Suing someone in small claims court may not be pleasant or easy, but it might be the only way to get the money you are owed. When the parties live in different states, winning in small claims court becomes even more difficult. But with a little effort and understanding of the process, you can sue in......[Read More]

Bringing a case to court or defending a claim can be expensive and usually requires that you hire an attorney who is familiar with the court process. In an effort to make the courts accessible to more people, most jurisdictions have created special small claims courts where people can have claims un......[Read More]

People from all over the world come to Japan to work every year. Many of them work for companies who employ them under "fixed," or "limited-term" contracts. Under a limited-term contract you must work for a set amount of time--usually one year. Terminating these contracts is difficult, but not impos......[Read More]

IPR is one of the greatest rising fields of law which have considerably expanded the sphere of intellectual property rights. The IPR law services are very important for the growth of the country. IPR law ... ......[Read More]

A short sale is a means of avoiding home foreclosure by way of selling the property for less than the outstanding mortgage balance. Short sales must be approved by the lender and can keep a homeowner from suffering a foreclosure action. Though the lender agrees to accept less than the remaining prin......[Read More]