Lawful Work

What Is Considered Harassment in Washington? The legal definition of harassment in Washington State is outlined under RCW 10.14.020. In this statute, harassment is defined as a knowing and willful course of conduct that is substantially beyond the "reasonable person standard." Under this definition, the […]

What Is a Boutique Law Firm? A boutique law firm is generally perceived to be a small firm that has expertise in one or a small number of areas of practice. They are identified by their nimbleness, excellence, and focus rather than by sheer size, […]

An Overview of Black’s Law Dictionary According to the ABA, "Black’s Law Dictionary is the most widely cited legal publication in the world." Lawyers, judges, law professors, and students rely on the wealth of knowledge contained in "Black’s" as an authoritative source for definitively understanding […]

Confined Space Defined The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards for Confined Spaces (29 CFR 1910.146) outline a number of requirements for Confined Space entry and Rescue. Under these standards a Confined Space is a space that is entered with limited means of egress. […]

What Is Medicare And Why Must Seniors Know About This Program? Medicare has long been a vital part of America’s healthcare landscape, especially for seniors. Many elder law attorneys handle cases involving Medicaid planning and VA (Department of Veterans Affairs) benefits claims, but the needs […]

A Primer on Marsy’s Law In November 2018, 63% of Florida voters approved Marsy’s Law, which amended the state constitution to afford protections and rights to crime victims. The measure’s sponsor, Henry "Hank" Asher, whose daughter Kate was murdered, proposed the measure to ensure that […]

What is a Purchase Agreement Addendum? An essential aspect of real estate and business transactions that most businesses and individuals, in general, encounter is an addendum and/or a modification of the original agreement. Such is the case with a purchase agreement addendum. A purchase agreement […]

Background on Legal Fees The type of fee arrangement your firm offers significantly impacts the financing needs of your clients and the need for third-party financing companies. Below is an overview of the most common legal fee structures.Paying by the HourHourly rates are the most […]

Divorce vs Legal Separation In Texas One common question clients have is whether and when they should pursue legal separation rather than divorce. The first thing to know is that Texas does not technically have legal separation. In other states, such as Wisconsin, legal separation […]

What is Lane Splitting? To put it simply, lane splitting is where motorcyclists ride between lanes of cars or trucks. Motorcyclists often use the term ‘lane splitting’ rather than separating cars to describe this action . You may have heard the terms ‘lane filtering’ or […]