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Oklahoma Guardianship Forms for Adults Explained

What is Adult Guardianship in Oklahoma? Adult guardianship in Oklahoma is a legal process where the court appoints someone to manage the personal and/or financial affairs of an adult person deemed to be incompetent. In Oklahoma, there are over 20,000 adults currently under the supervision of a guardian, which reflects the ongoing need for this […]
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Path to Becoming an Elder Law Attorney: A Complete Guide to Triumph

What is Elder Law? Elderlaw is a practice area that is primarily focused on issues that affect our older population. It is not uncommon to wonder what elder law actually entails. Elder law covers a variety of matters that include estate planning, estate administration, Medicaid planning, long-term care planning, special needs planning, and guardianship matters. […]
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The Difference Between Legal Custody and Permanent Custody In Ohio

Defining Legal Custody in Ohio Legal custody in Ohio, as defined by Ohio law, is the right to make major decisions for a minor child and also physical control of that child along with an obligation of providing care, nurture, guidance, and control for that child. This means that the legal custodian has the authority […]
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Ratified Contracts Explained: Fundamentals and Practical Implications

What is a Ratified Contract? Simply put, a contract ratified is a contract that is legally binding. Although this could be a sort of tautology, there is something to this definition. Simply "binding" can mean forceful, as in forceful agreement or a deeply ingrained habit. However, legally binding is about the obligation a person has […]
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Understanding the Master Agreement BOP: What You Need To Know

What is a Master Agreement BOP? What is a Master Agreement BOP? Master Agreement BOP is a form of master agreement. A Master Agreement is an agreement that contains core terms and additional terms for a future agreement. In a Master Agreement, core terms are agreed to and additional terms may be agreed to only […]
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What You Need To Know About Tolling Agreements: An Exhaustive Guide And Example

Tolling Agreement: What Is It? A tolling agreement is a pre-litigation contractual instrument used among parties in a variety of contexts. The purpose of such an agreement is to temporarily eliminate the running of a statute of limitations so that the parties can further investigate their claims or defenses before a potential lawsuit is commenced. […]
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The Essentials of Non-Solicitation Agreements For Employees

Defining a Non-Solicitation Agreement What is a Non-Solicitation Agreement?A type of restrictive covenant , a non-solicitation agreement can be put in place for both employees and employers. It prevents a signatory from soliciting the other’s clients and/or employees.Non-solicitation agreements are designed to protect a company’s business interests from being hurt by what is termed "poaching." […]
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Honing Your Legal Academic Writing Skills: A Comprehensive Guide

Defining Legal Academic Writing Webster’s Dictionary defines academic writing as "basic elements, structure, or procedure." Combined with the word legal, we now have "basic elements, structure, or procedure of a legal matter or specific area of the law." Essentially, this is the way legal information is expressed in writing. Academic legal writing describes principles, theories, […]
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Employment Contract vs Offer Letter: The Crucial Differences

An Overview of Employment Contracts Employment contracts are the way that many companies define the working relationships they have with their employees. These contracts vary widely, depending on the relationship employers and employees have agreed to, but there are some common themes that most employment contracts will contain.For starters, employment contracts will typically contain any […]
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