Key Defenses in Contract Law: Safeguarding Your Rights
An Overview of Legal Defenses in Contracts Navigating the complexities of contract law requires more than understanding your rights and obligations. It also means having a firm grasp of the available defenses that can be raised in the enforcement of legal agreements. In the world of contracts, foreknowledge and preparation can often be the difference between victory and defeat. Contract […]
Finding Black-Owned Law Firms in New York: Agents of Change
Exploring Black-Owned Law Firms The importance of black-owned law firms in New York cannot be overstated. These firms are not only critical to the functioning of the New York legal landscape, but also to the ongoing development of the equitable legal system envisioned by our forebears and demanded by our own generation. Black-owned law firms promote diversity in a field […]
Guide to Vacant Land Purchase Agreements: Every Aspect Explained
Vacant Land Purchase Agreement: What is it? A vacant land purchase agreement is a contract binding together the seller of an undeveloped piece of land with the buyer, and lays out the basic terms of the sale. While a purchase agreement for developed real estate contains a number of specific provisions that are pertinent because of the structures on the […]
The legal ages in Florida explained
Florida’s minimum legal drinking age When it comes to alcohol, Florida has a minimum legal drinking age of 21 years. Like other states, the minimum legal drinking age in Florida is controlled by the Twenty-first Amendment to the United States Constitution: "[T]he transportation or importation into any State, Territory, or District of Columbia for delivery or use therein of intoxicating […]
The Effect of Breaching a Work Agreement: What to Expect
Employment Contracts Explained A contract of employment is a legally binding agreement between an employer and an employee that establishes the terms and conditions of employment. The contract will detail the employee’s responsibilities, the employer’s obligations, the duration of employment, and compensation details.Employment contracts can be written, verbal or implied. The best practice is to have a written contract that […]
The Roommate Agreement: An Essential Guide for New Yorkers
The Necessity of a Roommate Agreement Think of a roommate agreement as similar to a prenuptial agreement for a married couple. If the agreement is never needed to settle any disputes, then the effort and expense was worthwhile. If on the other hand, the agreement is needed, it has the potential to help avoid what are often very costly and […]
Deducting Legal Fees From Your Tax Return: What You Need to Know
Understanding the Fundamentals of Legal Fee Deductions Legal fee deductions are generally allowed for the payment of expenses incurred in collecting, securing or obtaining taxable income. In order to claim the deduction, the legal fees must be described either in terms of specific transactions or activity that produced taxable income or financial transactions that impacted taxable income. For example, legal […]
Castle Law Group Overview: Services, Expertise, and Client Success Stories
What is Castle Law Group Castle Law Group is not your typical law firm. More than a decade ago, we decided to find a better way to serve our clients – by really getting to know them and their goals. Today, we are a uniquely integrated group of talented attorneys who have individual areas of practice, but an overarching commitment […]
The Definitive Guide to Lease Agreements in New Mexico
An Overview of Lease Agreements Lease agreements are contracts entered into between a landlord or lessor and a tenant or lessee. Their purpose is to comply with the Statute of Frauds which requires certain contracts be in writing and signed. A lease or rental agreement defines important things including how much rent is to be paid, when it is due, […]
ACH Origination Agreements 101: Essential Elements and Advantages to Consider
What is An ACH Origination Agreement? An ACH origination term agreement is the document that sets forth the terms of the various types of ACH transactions that can be processed for a customer of an Originating Depository Financial Institution. Such payments or transfers are set forth in the NACHA Operating Rules and includes payments described as Consumer Debit, Corporate Debit, […]