What a Tax Attorney Does The tax attorney profession involves advising and representing clients, usually high-net worth individuals or businesses, in understanding complex tax law issues, and resolving those issues with the relevant tax authorities. Tax attorneys must have a comprehensive understanding of federal, state and local tax laws, including…
How to Recognize a Bad Contractor There are definitely signs that you may be dealing with a bad contractor. The most common signs that indicate your contractor may be a bad contractor include the following: Missed Deadlines: If your contractor is consistently missing deadlines without a valid reason or without…
What is a Procurement Contracting Officer? A procurement contracting officer is defined as "an individual with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings on behalf of an agency." A contracting officer is typically appointed by the agency head or an authorized granting…
What is the Age of Consent in Louisiana? The legal age of consent in Louisiana, as outlined in Louisiana statute, is governed by Article 14:78.1 of the Revised Statutes, as well as Articles 223 and 224 of the Criminal Code. Under Article 14:78.1, if the two individuals involved are no…
About Indiana Smoking Laws In an effort to safeguard the health of the state’s citizens, Indiana adopted smoking laws that limit smoking in public places and workplaces. Although lawmakers covet a future when smoking is extinguished the minute you step into an establishment that sells food or drink, that hasn’t…
Introduction to Employment Law For HR professionals, having a deep understanding of the basic principles of employment law is crucial. Understanding what employment law covers and its various legal definitions is important so that HR professionals can effectively discern how these laws apply to their current workplace.At its most basic,…
Definition of an Environmental Indemnity Agreement Environmental indemnity agreements are contracts that indemnify the indemnitee against future loss or liability. It is a promise by the indemnitor to compensate the indemnitee for loss or damage resulting from the conduct of the indemnitor or something for which the indemnitor is responsible.…
Introductory Guide to Louisiana Purchase Agreements The purpose of a purchase agreement in Louisiana real estate transaction is to outline the essential terms under which the buyer is willing to purchase the property and the seller is willing to sell the property. The purchase agreement is generally a prerequisite for…
What is a Merger and Acquisition Agreement? The essential factor of virtually every business combination transaction is the merger and acquisition agreement, which is the contract that governs the terms and conditions of an acquisition of a corporate target by a buyer. The merger and acquisition agreement includes not only…
SSDI Attorney Fees Explained Lawyers helping people obtain Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) face a very real problem when it comes to the payment of fees for their services. This can lead us into some confusion about "fee shifting" agreements in general. When I take your case for you as…
