Legal Help
Learn when it's time to bring in a lawyer and how to pick the right one to fit your needs.
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When to Use an Agency Agreement
Agency agreements are contracts in which the agent acts for the principal for a specific purpose. Find out what an agency agreement contains and how you can hire an agent to work for your personal or business use.
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Reprinted with Permission: Getting Consent to Republish Someone Else's Work
If you want to use someone else's photo, writing, or other creative work, you first need written permission. Here's the simple process for legally reusing another person's work.
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14 Business Letter Templates Every Business Should Have
Here are some of the more common templates you should have at the ready.
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Protect Your Screenplay and Your Partnership with a Collaboration Agreement
About to embark on a collaborative screenplay project with a co-writer? Learn how to protect your work—and your partnership—with a collaborative agreement.
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How to Demand Full Payment on an Installment Promissory Note
Are you the holder of an installment promissory note? Do you know what you need to do if the borrower misses a payment? Learn about demanding full payment of an installment promissory note.
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Before You Sublease, Be Sure to Get a Landlord Consent to Assignment
Need to sublease your rented apartment? Here's why you should obtain your landlord's consent first.
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Protect Your Trademark with a Domain Cease and Desist Letter
Nobody likes getting letters from attorneys, but sometimes they're necessary, especially if one business's domain name is infringing on another business's trademark. See what's in a domain cease and desist letter and how to write one.
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Using an Illinois General Affidavit Form
Do you live in Illinois and need to prepare an affidavit? Read more about the basics of using a general affidavit form in Illinois.
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Show Your Purchase Power with Earnest Money
Having sufficient earnest money for major purchases of real estate or personal property will enhance your purchasing power. Learn how earnest money works, and about promissory notes used as earnest money.
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How to Handle Final Balloon Payments on an Unsecured Promissory Note
Unsecured promissory notes with balloon payments can provide much-needed funding for a small business. Learn how these loans and structured and how to plan for a balloon payment.
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