What is Narcissistic Abuse? Narcissistic abuse is a form psychological and emotional manipulation that frequently occurs in domestic situations. The primary tactic of the abuser is to damage the victim’s self-worth by undermining their self-esteem and making them doubt their own thoughts or feelings. Narcissistic abuse commonly manifests as fear, coercion, isolation from friends and […]

The Necessity of a Business Contracts Attorney Your attorney should be a trusted advisor for your business. Someone you can count on to guide you through tricky waters. As a business contracts lawyer, I am committed to creating agreements for my clients that I know will work for them long-term and prevent those silly , […]

Understanding Prenuptial Agreements A prenuptial agreement, commonly referred to as a prenup, is a written agreement between two people that formalizes certain arrangements with regard to property and financial rights in the event of a divorce. For example, a prenup may confirm that particular property is exempt from division as marital property; it may establish […]

All About Snow Removal Contracts A snow removal contract is an agreement between a snow removal service provider and a client to ensure reliable and effective snow and ice control for the duration of the winter season. The contract outlines the terms and conditions of the service, including responsibilities, compensation, and liability issues. For both […]

Who is an Independent Contractor? An independent contractor is a person, business, or corporation that provides services to another entity based on terms agreed to by both parties. Independent contractor arrangements are typically formulated through a contract or verbal agreement. For the tax year 2018, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) defines an independent contractor as […]

Business and law tests Students venturing into the worlds of business and law must both have sound foundations of knowledge and adequate practices for demonstrating that knowledge in tests. This is something of an underappreciated point, as many students, in their eagerness to conquer the materials for the various areas of study, neglect their study […]

What is a Contract to Agree? Contracts closely related to an option have been called various things, including a "contract to agree", "contract to make an I option agreement" or "agreement to grant an I option", but I’ll refer to an agreement to grant an option as a "contract to agree" to simplify matters.A contract […]

An Introduction to Legal Aid in Portage County Legal Aid in Portage County provides essential legal services to low-income and vulnerable residents throughout the county. The legal aid offices in Portage County are typically known as "legal aid societies" or "legal services" offices. These legal aid organizations work for and are supported by local residents […]

Meaning of ‘Inter Alia’ Inter alia is a Latin term that means "among other things." It is commonly used in legal documents to suggest that what follows is not a complete list of items. For example, a request for discovery from opposing counsel may say, "Please provide copies of the following documents, inter alia (among […]