Controlled Substances in Georgia: A Primer Controlled substances are defined as "drugs, substances, or immediate precursors included in Schedules I through V of Article II of the federal Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act (referred to as the ‘Federal Act’)." Within Georgia’s Controlled Substances Act ("CSA"), O.C.G.A. ยง 16-13-20...
What are Protective Covenants Agreements? A protective covenants agreement is a legally binding contract between an employer and employee, which restricts the employee in various ways. The employee is usually a shareholder or a director of the company. It aims to protect the legitimate business interest of the employer. A...
What Constitutes a Non-CDL Driver? Drivers that are not required to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to legally operate their vehicle in the state of Washington are considered non-CDL drivers. Non-CDL drivers differ from those that possess (or are required to obtain) a CDL in that they do not...
Motor Swap Rules for California Motor swaps have become a popular trend amongst automotive enthusiasts in California. From an engine upgrade, to a larger capacity engine, to simply replacing a worn out engine, motor swaps are not too uncommon to see in California. However, it is important for car enthusiasts...
The Ins and Outs of Las Vegas Tax Law Las Vegas, widely known as the Entertainment Capital of the World, is the 28th most populated city in the United States and has a unique set of tax laws that affect individuals and businesses differently than most other cities in the...
MLA Citations for Cases Explained When referencing any type of scholarly work, the use of proper citation is vital. This is exclusively true in the realm of legal documents. The most popular and widely used format for academic writing is the Modern Language Association or MLA. The MLA Handbook is...
Rights of Students The legal rights of students in higher education extend beyond the classroom and play a critical role in shaping their academic success. Understanding these rights is not only important for students, who may be unfamiliar with them, but also for educators and administrators who play a key...
Contract For Deed Vs. Mortgage: An Overview The fundamental difference between a contract for deed and a mortgage is the intent. To qualify as a mortgage – i.e., a secured loan – the parties must agree that title to the property will be transferred to the buyer at some point...
Defining a Legal Operations Analyst What is a legal operations analyst and what do they do (in this post and by way of example, we refer to one of our LegalOpsTeam team members, a lawyer, who has recently taken on the role)?Decoding the role of a legal operations analyst is...
What is a Demand Letter? A demand letter is essentially "a fact-specific letter from a party (usually a business) to another party informing the latter that it has breached a contract, and demanding adequate contractual remedy for the breach at hand." While these letters are most often sent to contract...
