What is an Operating Agreement of the LLC? What is an Operating Agreement for LLCs?Operating Agreements are a relatively new concept for many clients in Wilmington, NC. Even those who have been doing business in other states such as California, Pennsylvania or Virginia for years have only a peripheral knowledge of what an Operating Agreement […]
What is an S-Corporation Operating Agreement An S-Corporation (S-Corp) operating agreement is a legal document that outlines the rules that govern how any business that has elected to be treated as an S corporation will operate. While not explicitly required by law, it is an extremely valuable tool for any small business corporation. An operating […]
What is Common Law Marriage? A common law marriage, in essence, is when both partners agree to enter into a marital relationship, however do not obtain the proper marriage license as dictated by the state. Typically, this involves either being married by common law or informal marriage, or by putting multiple stipulations into a legal […]
Introduction to the Law Merit Badge The Law merit badge teaches Scouts about how an understanding of the law and the legal system contributes to good citizenship. Law is set apart as a requirement because it, in many ways , is a compilation of many badges that emphasize many important aspects or functions of our […]
Complete Overview of Maryland Fence Regulations Fencing disputes are common in Maryland. These disputes arise between neighbors because a fence between two properties is often at the boundary line. However, fencing disputes can also arise between neighborhoods and condominium associations and homeowners’ associations or broadly between property owners and the local government and adjoining landowners.Fences […]
What Is a Known Donor Agreement? A known donor agreement is a contract entered into between a sperm or egg donor and a recipient and/or carrier of the sperm and/or eggs. The agreement sets forth the material terms of the relationship, including consent to a particular process of artificial insemination or egg donation, health and […]
Defining Easements What is an easement? An easement is simply the right to use a portion of someone else’s property for a designated purpose. Think about the telephone company and their right to put utility poles on your land. Think about the power company and the right to put electricity lines on your property. Think […]
How to Work with Employment Laws and Regulations HR professionals must navigate a complex landscape of federal, state, and local laws. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) provides standards for minimum wage and overtime pay. Businesses with $500,000 or more in annual sales are subject to the FLSA. Although some states have their own minimum […]
Legislation Related to Unmarried Parents A 2014 law in Georgia is aimed at giving unmarried parents of children more access to their children when there is a dispute over legal custody of their son or daughter. Prior to July 1, 2014, there was a bias in favor of the mother having legal custody under O.C.G.A. […]
Texas Alcohol Limits Defined by Law Driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated is illegal, but exactly how "intoxicated" must a person be before they are considered over the legal limit?The legal definition of intoxication is contained in the Texas Penal Code ยง 49.01: (2) "Intoxicated" means: (A) not having the normal use of mental or […]
