What is a Contested Case? A case is considered to be "contested" when any single issue in dispute is subject to differing positions from the parties. In other words, there is one issue at least on which the parties are not in agreement, or different "positions" exist. This can apply to any issue which is subject to litigation, i.e., custody, support, alimony, equitable distribution of…
Alabama Collection Law: All You Need to Know
Alabama’s Collection Basics Alabama collection laws exist to govern the relationships between creditors and debtors and, in particular, to enforce the obligations involved in a debtor-creditor relationship. Such relationships arise when a creditor (or lender) extends credit to a debtor (or borrower). There are also times when the creditor provides some good or service to the debtor on credit. In either case, the debtor ends…
A Deep Dive into Cash Pooling Agreements
An Introduction to Cash Pooling Agreements A cash pooling agreement is a contractual arrangement among corporate group members, typically groups of entities within a multinational enterprise ("MNE"), to manage and control their liquidity needs and financial resources. Its purpose is to control and maximise the level of group liquidity, in order to optimise the internal and external interest cost of the MNE. Cash pooling arrangements…
Diving into Remote Family Law Paralegal Roles: Opportunity and Impact
The Growth of Virtual Paralegal Roles In Family Law In recent years, there has been a significant shift in the legal profession towards remote work, and the field of family law is no exception. This trend has provided new opportunities for family law paralegals, offering flexibility and an improved work-life balance that have become increasingly important in today’s fast-paced environment.One of the key drivers of…
All About Remedies in Law: A Complete Overview
What are Legal Remedies? Remedies explain how a loss is made whole in the eyes of the law. Remedies are fundamental to the justice system. Without remedies for wrongdoing, wrongdoers would face no consequences for their acts. Remedies are as varied as crimes and civil harms; there are almost as many remedies as elements of claims. Maybe that is too many. In the early days…
Understanding Encroachment Agreements Between Neighbors
What is an Encroachment Agreement? An encroachment agreement is a contract between two or more adjoining landowners concerning the use or occupation of a specific part of one’s property that encroaches upon the other’s property. It is typically required in connection with a boundary issue, meaning that the encroachment involves a structure, fence, tree or other improvement that straddles the boundary line between the properties…
Handling Issues of Ethics, Law, and Professional Practice as a Counselor
Ethical Principles in Counseling Ethical standards are particularly important in the counseling profession and are used to guide the professional actions of counselors. These often are universal standards applied across a variety of professions. In the case of counseling, the American Counseling Association (ACA) has put together a code of ethics to help members of the profession make responsible and ethical decisions about their professional…
A Guide To Employment Law For Employees Wanting Legal Assistance
Understanding Solicitors for Employment Law The delineation of roles between different practitioners in the field of Employment Law can be rather confusing. Employment law solicitors do not just settle claims with their clients on the basis of what they think a Tribunal is most likely to decide or what they think the most pressing issue for the employee is or what they think an employer…
Contract Breach Clauses: An Overview for Companies
What is a Contract Breach Clause? A contract breach clause is a provision within an agreement designed to set out the rights and obligations of both parties in the event that one of them fails to carry out the implicit contractual promise(s). A contract will generally contain a clause covering breach, even if not explicitly stated as such, in order to provide a clear framework…
The Operation of Law: Definition and Legal Implications
What is Operation of Law? At its most basic level, "operation of law" refers to an automatic legal process or result, as opposed to something that is obtained through a specific action or decision. In this context, it frequently describes the way in which certain rights, privileges or property interests are acquired, transferred or resolved without the input or specific intent of those directly involved….