What is an Employment Separation Agreement? Separation agreements are legal documents that formally end the employment relationship between an employee and an employer. A separation agreement typically outlines the specific terms of the employee’s departure from the company, including any compensation, benefits or legal releases provided to the employee in exchange for relinquishing certain rights.In […]
The Scope of an HOA’s Authority The authority and powers conferred to an HOA are typically set forth in the HOA’s governing documents. Most often, the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) provides the authority for the HOA to adopt and enforce rules and regulations. The Governing Documents also include Bylaws and Rules and […]
An Introduction to Kentucky Dog Bite Laws The state of Kentucky does not have a specific statute pertaining to dog attacks. Instead, Kentucky codifies its dog bite statutes under Title XLV, Chapter 258 — Animals and Livestock — of its Kentucky Revised Statutes. This chapter is divided into two sections: dogs and livestock. Under this […]
What Exactly Are Hollow Points? Hollow point bullets are a type of bullet manufactured with a hole or recess in the center of the bullet. These types of bullets are designed to expand upon impact, and the result is a bullet that is larger in diameter than a typical full metal jacket bullet. This large […]
What Constitutes a Legal Holding? Holdings are the key elements of a judicial opinion that serve to resolve issues. They are seen as expressions of the judge’s decision and rules of law upon which the decision is based. A holding often follows a short statement of the facts and a statement of the law. It […]
Diving Into Willful Obstruction of Law Willful obstruction of law enforcement officers comes from the Georgia Code as a result of a goal to have an enhanced punishment for people interfering with law enforcement officers and public officials performing their duties in trying to keep the peace and control crowds. This increased penalty acts as […]
Basics of Public Hearing Notice The public hearing notice requirement has been a hallmark of many public participation statutes for some time. The notice requirement represents an important underlying principal for these acts – namely, to ensure timely and fair notice of governmental decisions, and to provide an opportunity for affected citizens to be heard. […]
Legal Aid in Chillicothe: An Introduction Legal aid services are invaluable resources for residents in Chillicothe, Ohio, who find themselves facing legal challenges but cannot afford an attorney. These programs are critical in ensuring that everyone has equal access to justice, irrespective of their economic circumstances. This commitment to providing legal representation for the underprivileged […]
What’s a Room Rental Agreement? Room Rental Agreements are written agreements between a landlord and a tenant defining the relationship between the two parties while establishing the rules and expectations for the leased space. Room rental agreements are commonly used for rentals of a room in a home, room in a non-transient youth facility or […]
Essential Ohio Residential Purchase Contract Terms As a standard practice, every real estate purchase contract in Ohio will include some basic information identifying the parties to the transaction. The buyer and seller will each be named, and the contract should also contain a legal description of the property in question (this is not the same […]