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  • What Is A Real Estate Option Agreement? - If you are a sports fan, you have likely heard of option agreements as part of a professional athletes’ contract with his or her current team. The world of real estate has option agreements, as well. They are very common agreements that allow for someone to essentially place a reservation on a piece of property. They have the option of buying it if they want or allowing someone else to swoop in and buy it if they like. Let’s take a look at an average real estate option agreement and see if they are the right thing for you. While a real estate option agreement may sound complicated, it is actually a very simple legal agreement.
  • Ecommerce Sites: Beware of 3rd Party Cookies - Are Google Analytics Users In Privacy Breach? - To be successful, ecommerce sites require information about site visitors. What sites are the top referrers? Which search engine produces the most traffic? How long do visitors remain on-site, what is their pathway through the site, and what pages do they exit from? One method of collecting this information is often referred to as using 3rd party cookies.
  • Website Copy: Beware of Unintended Warranties If You Write Your Own Product Descriptions - If you're like most small ecommerce businesses, you'll write your own product/service descriptions. In doing so, you will encounter a legal pitfall unknown to most... you may be creating unintended warranties that could result in substantial liability. How can this be? How can you unwittingly create a warranty for which you will be held legally liable? Uniform Commercial Code Warranties The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) is a collection of state laws that are relatively "uniform" from state to state. These laws govern the sale of goods, among other things.
  • What Is A Real Estate Right Of Refusal Agreement? - It is no secret that the world of real estate legal wrangling can be pretty confusing, especially if you aren’t an experienced legal expert. Many different types of contracts only differ by a small amount, such as the difference between a real estate option contract and a right of first refusal contract. Let’s take a look at how these two types of contracts differ and how each are valuable tools when you want to make the real estate deal of a lifetime. First, let’s look at a real estate option agreement.
  • Website Terms of Use: Are Yours Enforceable? Does It Matter? - Clients frequently ask me, "click-wrapped", "browse-wrapped" -- what do these terms mean? Are they the typical legal mumbo jumbo? Your Customer Agreement (often called a Subscription Agreement, Membership Agreement, or SaaS Agreement) is a so-called "click-wrapped" agreement because your customer indicates agreement by clicking on an I AGREE button. For this reason, click-wrapped agreements are usually legally enforceable provided they are presented correctly. Your website's Terms of Use govern all visitors to your site -- both casual visitors and registered customers. Terms of Use are typically referred to as "browse-wrapped" agreements because there is no requirement to click an I AGREE button.
  • Contracts For Deed: An Explanation And General Overview - A contract for deed, also known as “land contract”, is a legal agreement between a buyer and seller of real property, whereby the seller immediately transfers equitable title to the buyer but retains legal title, agreeing to transfer legal title to the property only after the buyer has paid the full purchase price.
  • SaaS, Membership, and Subscription Agreements -- How To Avoid Unenforceable Amendments - If you're like most small ecommerce businesses, you'll need to amend your Customer Agreement from time to time. You might want to add a new membership option... or add a clause for a money-back guarantee, just to name a couple of examples.
  • What Is A Construction Loan Agreement - If you are planning to build your own home, the entire process can be extremely overwhelming. There are very few projects you or anyone else can take on that are more stressful and more prone to problems.
  • Shrink, Click, Browse-Wrapped Agreements -- What Does It All Mean? - The terms -- "shrink-wrapped", "click-wrapped", and "browse-wrapped" -- are in widespread use. They describe certain types of contracts, past and present. Originally, these agreements were used solely for the licensing of PC software. Now, they're used for a wide range of online transactions. What do these terms mean, and what's their legal significance? Manifestation of Assent The key to understanding these terms is understanding a key term in contract law -- "manifestation of assent". One of the elements of an enforceable contract is that an offer is made and accepted. Manifestation of assent refers to the event that indicates acceptance has occurred. Traditionally, assent was manifested by signing a contract document. Beginning with the PC software world, manifestation of assent was defined by the seller to include events such as tearing open a product envelope, or installing software.

  • Intellectual Property: Why "Borrowing" Web Content Is A Really Bad Idea - We've all been there before. There's some graphics or content (or even website legal documents) on the web that you like... there's no copyright notice associated with it. You'd like to take it and incorporate it into your site, right? It's so tempting, but DON'T do it! Copyright Infringement Issues Under the US Copyright Act, there is a principle some refer to as the "rule of automatic copyright".
  • What Is A Lease Termination Agreement - If you’ve ever found yourself in a situation where you needed to get out of a binding lease, you have probably discovered the murky and often confusing legal waters that come with this area of law.
  • Your Privacy Policy: Can It Improve Your Conversion Rates? You Bet! - I've always been a stickler for advising my clients to comply with applicable laws regarding the posting, maintenance, and amendment of their privacy policies and related regulations regarding data security. The reason... because there's substantial exposure to liability if you don't. Recently, however, I've been advising clients to do these things for another reason -- to improve their conversion rates. That's right! I'll let you in on a little secret that I've learned from some of the big players on the Web...
  • 5 Tips For Enforceable Membership, Subscription And SaaS Agreements - I work with website designers a lot -- making sure that the Customer Agreements of my clients are presented as part of the registration process in a way that's legally enforceable. One of the key components of your basic website legal compliance documents is your Customer Agreement (which may have many different names such as Membership Agreement, Subscription Agreement, Terms of Sale, Content License Agreement, etc.). Some of my clients think that their Customer Agreement will be enforceable solely because of legal mumbo jumbo I put in it. Not true! Proper presentation during your registration process is also a key to enforceability. If the agreement is not presented properly, it will not be enforceable.
  • User Generated Content (UCG) Presents Big Advertising Oppoutunity For Small Online Businesses - User generated content (UGC) is a rapidly growing phenomenon on the Internet. Popular social networking sites that rely on UGC for content include YouTube, MySpace, Facebook, Friendster, just to name a few.
  • The Computer Fraud And Abuse Act -- Effective Weapon Against Disloyal Employees? - Employers have typically used several legal theories in actions against disloyal former employees -- copyright infringement for copying copyrighted code, trade secret misappropriation where the employee misuses or discloses confidential information or trade secrets, and possibly breach on a non-competition covenant. Now, there's another theory derived from the federal Computer Fraud And Abuse Act -- a claim based on unauthorized access to the employer's computers or network. Do these claims actually hold up in court, and what can employers do to lay a foundation for a successful claim in the future? The Computer Fraud And Abuse Act (CFAA) Originally, the CFAA was intended to focus on hacking into US Government and financial industry computers and networks.
  • CAN-SPAM: "No Harm, No Foul" -- 4th Circuit Passes on Trivial Violations - The federal CAN-SPAM Act permits the sending of unsolicited email advertisements under certain conditions. One condition is that header information in the email should not be "materially false or materially misleading".
  • Commission Agreements: 4 Myths That Can Needlessly Expose Your Small Business to Legal Claims - Although several of the small business owners I have encountered in the past few years thought they were immune from being sued for unpaid commissions by their salespeople, they learned -- too late -- that New York's Labor laws dictated otherwise.
  • The Challenges Of Contract Manufacturing - In every industry today, organizations succeed by focusing on what they do best and leaving the rest to their partners, agencies or outsourced vendors. Contract manufacturing, while it can be difficult from a supply chain perspective, seems to fit neatly into this scenario. In addition to allowing global organizations to focus more on their core competencies, value proposition, and engineering; contract manufacturers provide several other advantages over manufacturing products internally to include: lower costs, flexibility, access to external expertise and reduced capital expenditures.
  • The Role of Strategy in Child Custody Agreements - It is very often the case after a divorce that children end up with one parent almost by default.
  • Website Advertising: 2 Legal Traps To Avoid When Writing Your Own Copy - If you're like most small ecommerce businesses, you're likely to write your own marketing copy. Be aware that this is a highly regulated area that could result in substantial liability. I've boiled most of the regulations into 2 basic traps you must avoid. What is Marketing Copy? Wikipedia defines "copy" as written material, in contrast to photographs or other elements of layout, in a large number of contexts, including magazines, advertising, and book publishing.
  • "Red Flag" Identity Theft Alert -- Is Your Site In The Cross Hairs? - In October 2008, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it is delaying enforcement of the Red Flag rules six months to May 1, 2009. The reason for the delay is uncertainty over who is covered. Just who is covered (and therefore liable for failure to comply) is still somewhat confusing. However, if you're not sure you're covered, particularly if you're a SaaS site, you'd better check out the rules carefully in order to avoid liability for failure to comply. What Are The Red Flag Rules? The Red Flag rules were adopted in 2003 to combat identity theft.
  • Buy Cell Phones Without A Plan - It seems that everybody has a cell phone nowadays. It doesn't matter if you are a teenager or a senior citizen, it's difficult to imagine a time whenever you didn't carry one of these little devices. Typically, people purchase cell phones whenever they sign up for a plan with one of the service providers. It may be necessary, however, for you to buy a cell phone without a plan for one reason or another. This can be done in several different ways but there are some things that you should be aware of.
  • Using A Sample Cover Letter - What options are available to you when it comes to writing cover letters? If you don’t write them yourself, you have to consider either paying a ghostwriter to do it for you or buying software that can automate the process. Both options are expensive, so it is better to go on and write it yourself if you can. But where do you start if you do not know how to create a cover letter. The answer is by evaluating a sample cover letter. Where are the best places to find a sample cover letter?
  • What To Look For In A Resume And Cover Letter Sample - If you are looking for a job, chances are, you are probably looking out also for ways to amplify your cover letter and resume. One of the popular ways of doing this is by looking for a resume and cover letter sample to guide you with it.
  • Legal Research Made Simple - Attorneys and legal assistants researching information have many tools that weren’t available twenty years ago. Gone are the endless days in the library stacks because much can be done remotely from the comfort of your own office.
  • How To Save Time And Money Drafting Your Own Legal Contracts... With Confidence - Did you know that most progressive law firms use powerful software authoring tools to automate the arduous task of contract drafting? Would you like to save time, money, and aggravation by using similar tools to draft your own marketing contracts? Here's how you can do it. New Automated Contract Drafting Tools In the past, most entrepreneurs readily accepted the notion that fitting a contract to their business needs required an attorney to draft from scratch. You're familiar with the process... it's similar in concept to going to a tailor for a tailor-made suit -- lots of discussion and iterations. Assuming the document is delivered when promised, the time and money involved is often considerable.
  • Working With A Contractor: Your Contract - When you hire a contractor you need to make sure that you have a contract in place. As you can imagine, hiring a contractor must mean that you have a big job on the horizon. If you want to make the most out of the end result, you need to make sure that your contract outlines every last detail. And remember, a contract is not just for you. When it comes down to it, a contract will also help to keep your contractor safe at the same time.
  • How To Land A Training Contract - Landing a training contract in the United Kingdom is one of the best things that could ever happen in your professional life. To do so, you must be armed with an excellent training contract application that showcases your qualifications, and the confidence and preparedness that are the most desired traits during your training contract interview.
  • The Law of Wisconsin Personal Injury Contingent Fee Agreements - Wisconsin is different than most other states in that it may be very difficult to fire your personal injury lawyer and find a new lawyer that will take your case. A client does have a right to fire their attorney at any time for any reason.
  • Marketing Your Law Firm - In many small to mid-size law firms, marketing initiatives are sporadic at best, as the day-to-day demands of running the firm and handling client’s needs take priority. But to get results, law firms need a well-defined plan with specific goals and strategies — just like any other successful business.
  • Make Your Own Lawn Care Contracts - When you run a lawn care business you will need to ensure that you have proper business contracts. If you run your own lawn care business then you will know that you will have to deal with lawn care contracts, as this is what you will have to issue to your clients when you provide them with your services. With the contract it is a law binding agreement that will ensure that you get paid for the work that you have done. It also lets the client know exactly what services you will provide for them. What should you put in the Lawn Care Contracts? One of the most important things about the lawn care contract is what is actually put into the contract as this is legally binding and so it needs to contain everything within it.
  • Keeping Up To Date with Tracking Software - How do you keep track of future tasks, responses due and upcoming events? Do you make note of the outcome of a meeting and agreed upon next steps? Were any documents presented that should be kept as a record? While electronic calendars and Blackberrys can provide a list of meetings and reminders, they fall short with providing a history of what actually happened. Instead, you may want to consider a simple document tracking system. These systems can track complex contract agreements and the action items associated with the performance of the contract including milestones, deliverables due, bond expirations and payments. Another application is sales tracking were support and orders are tracked. Perhaps you have a project or event which requires planning and follow-up. With a document tracking system, any of the above or similar activities can be easily managed.
  • Sample Resume - Sometimes when you are trying to make the best impression you can with your resume, (and who isn't?) you may want to take a look at a sample resume. Doing this can be a valuable guide and give you a good idea of whether you are heading in the right direction with your resume. Going to Google and typing in "sample resume" will search out a plethora of websites where you can look at a sample resume. These sites will also offer a lot of other information to help you in your quest for the perfect resume.
  • Drafting 101 — A Lawyer’s Guide To Drafting An Enforceable Promissory Note - In it simplest terms, a promissory note is a written promise to repay a loan or debt under specific terms - usually at a stated time, through a specified series of payments, or upon demand.
  • Competitive Intelligence: Discover Your Competitors Business Strategy - How do find out about rival firms, their dealings and weaknesses? It doesn’t require hiring spies or engaging in corporate espionage. It just takes time and the appropriate resources to engage in competitive intelligence (CI). It isn’t hard to do and in fact, it may be a critical component of your professional future. What is Competitive Intelligence?
  • Options, Lease-Options, And Seller Financing Agreements, Part 3 - Technique #3, Sales Agreement: When I first started out in the Real Estate Investment game I bought a lot of properties on Sales Agreements – called Land Contracts in some states. A Sales Agreement is a contract of sale between the buyer and the seller wherein the buyer agrees to pay a certain price for the property, and the seller provides financing for a portion of that price, agreeing to accept monthly payments amortized over a certain period of time and at a certain rate of interest.
  • Before You Sign... - Contracts are the way of the world today. Not just contracts, but signature forms, waivers, notices, invoices, insurance forms, mortgages forms, and more can be some of the most confusing and daunting documents to read before you sign. And so, consequently, many of us don't read them and just sign, or we barely skim the surface, and don't fully comprehend them before we sign. As we all know, this common but dangerous practice can lead us into trouble financially or legally bind us to obligations we are unaware of if we're not cautious in at least skimming the contents, or the "meat" of any contracts or agreements we sign.
  • In Search Of A Sample Cover For Employment - The fastest way to turn yourself into a job-getter, as oppose to a job-hunter, is by writing a custom cover letter. By avoiding cover letter samples for employment, one is increasing their chances of results. It is without question that a company receives hundreds of resumes, e-mails, and telephone calls concerning an available position. A cover letter is the way a hiring manager singles out those who do not fit the job specifications, or have what the company is looking for.
  • There are several different types of covenants not to compete - Non-Compete agreements are important tools used to protect the vital interests of a business. Businesses must often allow employees and independent contractors access to private and confidential information about their business, such as customer lists and contacts, internal pricing, marketing strategies, and strategies differentiating the business from competitors. This crucial information is created from a significant amount of time and money. When a former employee starts a competing business or goes to work for a competitor, that private information can go with them. Sometimes, employees use a job as a stepping-stone to create their own business. Non-compete contracts can help prevent this from occurring.
  • Vendor Contracts For Your Wedding Day - Contracts, contracts , contracts.
  • Pros and Cons of Individual Voluntary Agreements - Individual voluntary agreements, otherwise called IVAs, are a process in the United Kingdom that an individual may be eligible for if they are deeply in debt but want to avoid bankruptcy. An IVA is an agreement that is agreed upon between the creditors and the individual.
  • The Cover Letter Sample Gold Rush! - The cover letter sample gold rush has flooded the job market with these over used cover letters. Prospective employers are seeing the same old cover letter coming across their desks from countless applicants. Prospective employers are no longer taking a real close look at these cover letters before sending them to the trash can. Job seekers have spent so much time and energy into putting together their resumes that they leave little time to writing a cover letter. They grab up a sample cover letter that they found on the internet or out of book and use this sample as their cover letter. Little thought and effort is put into creating the cover letter that will accompany the job seeker’s resume.
  • What Is A Promissory Note - While the idea of promissory note has likely been around since the advent of currency (if not before), the promissory note itself dates from about the 10th century. The promissory note has changed little in a millennium. It is still a very simple contract—or at least, it can be.
  • Chores and Contracts - An important part of implementing a household chore system is creating a formal agreement, commonly called a contract, for every member of the household. A contract defines the parent's expectations and provides direction and parameters for the children.
  • DNA Sample: Is It A Requirement Of The Mortgage Documentation Process? - It seems like some loans require very little documentation from a borrower, while other loan types require a blood sample (not really, but it seems like it!
  • No Contract Cell Phone Secrets - How To Get A New Cell Phone Service Without A Contract - If you’re like me, you despise contracts. In particular, long-term contracts. So, in the spirit of avoiding those restricting cell phone service contracts I’ve decided to share with you a few tips for getting cell phone service without signing on the dotted line. The first (and my preferred) way for getting new mobile phone service without a contract is to simply purchase the handset outright. Most cell phone carriers lock you into contracts by giving you a “great deal” on equipment, but if you have your own equipment you simply go “month to month”. There are a few ways to get a cell phone handset if you don’t already own one that will work with your preferred provider. The first is to simply pay full price for the equipment at the carrier’s retail store.
  • How Cover Letter Sales Samples Can Make Or Break You - Cover letter sales samples stands out in a class by itself. It is still a cover letter, but it is something that must generate a sale of yourself instead of a mere job opportunity. Just like other cover letter samples, a cover letter sales sample must be formal, catchy, brief and free of any grammatical or typographical errors. You can definitely expect a lot to come out as a result of your cover letter sales sample.
  • Information Regarding Conditional Fee Agreements - Conditional Fee Agreements have been in place since 1995 but when they were first introduced they only covered a limited number of cases until it was extended in 1998 to cover all civil cases, with the exception of family proceeding. The introduction of the conditional fee agreements has meant that thousands of people can make claims that they previously couldn’t afford. This is because the introduction of conditional fee agreements replaced legal aid and made it possible for anyone to put in a claim for compensation regardless of their social status or how much money they have. The term is the technical and legal term for no win no fee claims and every personal injury solicitor offers you the no win no fee agreements.
  • Free Legal Research 101 - For non-lawyers, conducting legal research can seem like an overwhelming challenge. But it doesn’t have to be, if you know where to look. First, define the specific information you need and determine the jurisdiction. Once you know which court or government agency handles your area of concern, you’re ready to start researching. But before you begin, you need to learn about citations and abbreviations. Law books are cited in this sequence: volume number, book and page. For instance, 380 U.S. 97 indicates volume 380 of United States Reports, page 97. Statutes are cited by the statute title and section number. For example, 42 U.S.C. § 7622 for title 42 United States Code, section 7622.
  • Properties To Buy - You will want to consider when you invest in any rental property that you get a contract and that you sign the contact so that you can get familiar with the rental agreement and have proof that you have a legal right to be in the rental property. You will also want to make sure that you read the fine lines in the contract so that you can ensure that you’ll be able to get your deposit back. You will also find that typical polices will just protect both you and the owner so that nothing can go wrong in this business transaction. You will also find that there is going to be a mention of payment in the contract.

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