The doctrine of confiscation of promissory notes is the exception to the rule of contractual consideration. This implies that a contractually agreed promise is legally enforceable even without consideration. However, it is important to understand that the ground for banning promissory notes can only be used as a legal defense and not to take […]

Positivism, however, is sometimes more credibly associated with the idea that legal philosophy is or should be values-neutral. Kelsen, for example, says, « The function of jurisprudence is not the evaluation of its subject, but its worthless description » (1960 [1967: 68]) and Hart described his work at one point as a « descriptive sociology » (1961 [2012: […]

You will need a unique name for your business in the legal business name that will be submitted to the government. For the trade name, it depends on where your business is located and whether the name you want to use is associated with a trademark. A trade name is usually just the name […]

For more information on Community Safety Partnerships, visit the goc.uk website at: Appendix 4: Community Safety Partnerships. The relevant authorities work together to protect their local communities from crime and help people feel safer. They work on how to deal with local issues such as antisocial behavior, drug or alcohol abuse, and relapses. They […]

Nevertheless, it is generally true that a written contract has at least three advantages over oral contracts, even those that are not required by law in writing. (1) As a general rule, the written contract avoids ambiguities. (2) It may serve as both a communication device and an energy distribution device, in particular within […]

Colorado is a great place to start your contract business. Not only is it a beautiful country, but state laws also offer unique opportunities for new entrepreneurs. However, the requirements you must meet before you can legally work in Colorado can be intimidating. A contractor`s licence or certificate of registration is required to carry […]

In January 2021, Bradley Gayton, then Coca-Cola`s general counsel, urged law firms to create opportunities not only for lawyers of color, but specifically for black lawyers. But Gayton abruptly resigned a few months later, and some industry experts speculated that this was due to his aggressive push for diversity. In a meeting with Coca-Cola`s […]

Many jurisdictions require lawyers to keep client records for years after the end of representation. For example, Missouri requires attorneys to keep a client`s file safe for six years after the attorney-client relationship is concluded or terminated. A lawyer may waive this obligation after a written agreement between the lawyer and the client has […]

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Under the Adam Walsh Act, passed in 2006, which governs the federal government`s civil engagement, the U.S. Attorney General or an authorized official of the Department of Justice or the Bureau of Prisons can initiate civil engagement proceedings by certifying a person as a « sexually dangerous person. » This can happen for prisoners who need […]