Minneapolis Law Industry Overview Minneapolis boasts a robust and dynamic legal community, with nearly 550 practicing attorneys in 2018. These attorneys support almost 850 non-attorney staff members, who keep the legal machine humming. Accountants, IT specialists, receptionists, paralegals and legal assistants make up the bulk of the staff in the more than 100 law firms […]
Understanding Towing Contracts for Private Property Owners
What is a Contract to Tow From Private Property? A towing contract for private property is a legal agreement between the property owner (usually the lessor, but sometimes the lessee) and the towing company or parking management firm which is responsible for parking enforcement. A towing contract usually outlines the specific terms and conditions of […]
Can Contractors Sue Homeowners for Injuries?
Contractor Injury Liability Explained When a contractor gets hurt on someone else’s property, will the homeowner have to pay for their injuries? This is one of the most common questions that I see in person and in my inbox.Imagine a carpenter working on a home. They slip on some spilled beverage or have a fall […]
Phantom Equity Agreement Example: All You Need to Know
What is Phantom Equity? Phantom equity is a type of long-term incentive plan that provides participating employees the benefits of appreciation in the value of the company without actually providing employees with stock ownership. A phantom equity plan is an alternative to granting employees "real" equity and is a common component of executive compensation packages. […]
The Fleeing Felon Rule: A Guide to its Legal Context and Controversies
The Fleeing Felon Rule Defined The Fleeing Felon Rule is a legal doctrine that allows law enforcement officers to use deadly force under certain circumstances to apprehend a fleeing suspect. Stemming from common law and the Fourth Amendment’s "exclusionary rule," which generally prohibits law enforcement from using physical force to seize or detain a person […]
Hensley Legal Group PC: A Comprehensive Review of Client Feedback
All About Hensley Legal Group PC Hensley Legal Group PC is a law firm based in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, dedicated to representing clients in a wide range of legal matters. Founded by experienced attorneys who understand the complexities of the legal landscape, the firm has built a reputation for providing exceptional service and […]
Are Oral Contracts Legally Binding? A Definitive Guide
What is a Verbal Contract? Often confused with handshake deals struck between friends, verbal agreements are precisely what they sound like: legally binding contracts made without any written documentation. Just because you may have a verbal agreement in place, doesn’t mean the law won’t uphold it, however. In fact, verbal contracts are entirely enforceable, so […]
Pepper Spray Legality: Is it Legal in DC?
A Guide to Pepper Spray Legality Pepper spray, or self-defense spray, is an irritant chemical compound that usually contains active ingredients derived from capsicum, a primary component of chili peppers. Though pepper spray can cause severe pain when contacted with mucous membranes, such as the eyes, nose, mouth, throat, and lungs, it is considered a […]
The Cost of Lemon Law Attorneys: What You Should Know
What Are Lemon Law Attorneys? Lemon Law Attorneys are individuals who specialize in helping consumers whose vehicle is defective. That means it’s more than just broken down on the side of the road, it has a defect that prevents it from providing basic utility. Lemon Laws may vary by state, but the principles remain mostly […]
What LSAT Scores Do Law Schools See? Everything You Need To Know
What Scores Law Schools Receive Law schools can choose whether or not to see all of an applicant’s LSAT scores. When a law school requests scores, the LSAC (Law School Admission Council) provides a single "most recent prep test" LSAT score for each LSAT prep test taken by the applicant along with any "LSAT writing […]