It might be sad, but it's also true that you can't be too careful today. Whether you're hiring a handyman or a nanny, or you just met your new neighbors, or are considering accepting a date invitation, it's never a bad idea to know as much as possible about the people you meet, live near, and interact with on a regular basis and public Arrest Records can put your mind at ease. Public arrest records are actually quite easy to get your hands on...more
Chancel Repair liability is an ancient medieval law which could still affect your Conveyancing transaction when you buy a property in England and Wales.Here is a run down of 21 questions on the common instances and practicalities of Chancel Repair Liability in modern Conveyancing practices, and how it can impact on the buying and selling of your home.Let's start at the beginning:1. What is a Chancel:The Chancel is the area where the altar, pretty...more
According to this weeks Corporate Counsel magazine, more and more legal departments are paying less and less to their outside counsel and they are adopting a variety of strategies to achieve that reduction in spending. The list of these strategies vary from the traditional (keep more work in house) to the more novel (ban first-year or even second-year associates from working on their projects), but what is noteworthy about them is their increasing popularity. 61% is a lot.At Brightleaf, we talk to a lot of in-house and outside counsel. From the latter, we occasionally hear commentaryusually from very senior partnersthat alternate billing is nothing new. Their argument usually goes like this: Back in 88 (or 01..or whenever), another bubble burst in the economy. That bursting also caused clients to pull back on expenses just like this one has. We survived that. Therefore, everything will be back to normal when the economy rebounds just a bit further.And, theyre at least partially right. In tough economic times, clients will naturally spend fewer dollars and will naturally expect more for the dollars that they do spend. But when law firms make this argument, I think they...more
When I began my summer internship at Brightleaf Corporation I had just survived the infamous 1L year of lawschool. I knew Rule 12(b)(6), res ipsa loquitor, and all of the other things 1Ls think make or break their careers. But most importantly, I knew that the economy would pick up by the time I graduated and I would be fine. How did I know this?...more
In a meeting last week, an AmLaw 100 partner related to us that he had just completed a commercial transaction in Germany, where, under the German Civil Code, the contract had to be read aloud in the presence of a notary before it could be executed. While this initially struck us as archaic and inefficient (and about as entertaining as listening...more
The amount of vehicles that are driving on the road today has led to a vast increase in the amount of road traffic accidents that are occurring and in turn the amount of accident claims that are also being pursued. Vehicles travelling too fast and roads that are unsafe are also factors which contribute to the amount of road traffic accidents.People that have been a victim of a road traffic accident are able to make accident compensation claims by seeking advice from accident claims solicitors. If the accident that occurred was not your fault and was the result of someone else's actions, then there should be no reason why you should not be awarded compensation.Making an accident claim for a road traffic accident is relatively easy. Road traffic accidents can happen for a number of reasons and an experienced solicitor will help make the claim process plain sailing. If you have suffered an injury as a result of the road traffic accident, then your accident claims solicitor will also be able to pursue an injury claim on your behalf against the responsible party.If you have been unfortunate and involved in a road traffic accident, then it can be important that you contact a solicitor as...more
The number of alcohol related car accidents in Michigan is staggering. In 2008 alone, there were 379 fatal accidents related to alcohol and drug related offenses. In that same year, there were over 47,000 alcohol and drug related driving arrests in...more
The Home Office Border and Immigration Agency deal with work permit applications. UK work permits can be dealt with in as little as 1 or 2 weeks. However, it may take longer to get a work permit if you have to advertise a vacancy.If you have a...more
Statistics show that motorcyclists are about 26 times more likely to die in a car accident, and five times more likely to be seriously injured in such an accident. Motorcycles lack crashworthiness and substantial barriers for occupant protection, and...more
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First, because Florida is a winter resort to which snowbirds flock every winter, the population bulges seasonally as do the number of cars. Second, Florida is a popular retirement destination and thus home to an elderly population whose ability to...more
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