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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Writing a Roommate Agreement
As a tenant, you have certain rights and duties. If the landlord lists your roommate on the lease, your roommate is a co-tenant, with the same rights you have. If, however, you take on a roommate with a lease that only you have signed as tenant, then that person isn't a co-tenant, and you're actually in a landlord-tenant relationship with your roommate.
· 4 min read
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Arbitration vs. Mediation: What's the Difference?
Arbitration and mediation both provide alternative options for dispute resolution. Learn about the differences between the methods as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each.
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I Need a Lawyer! When Is the Right Time to Hire an Attorney?
Hiring a lawyer can save you heartache and money in many cases, but you may ask yourself, is my situation one of them? Here are some instances when retaining an attorney may make sense.
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How to Remove a Member from an LLC
Removing a member from an LLC can be difficult, especially if the member doesn't want to go. Check your operating agreement and state laws to guide you through the process.
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How to Prepare for a Lawyer Consultation
Finding the right lawyer for your case requires you to ask the right questions. Learn what you can ask before hiring an attorney to ensure you are choosing the right advocate for your case.
· 5 min read
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Conflict of Interest: The Complete Small Business Guide
A conflict of interest can impede employees' judgments in the workplace. Use this guide to learn how to spot them and to prevent them from happening in the first place.
· 5 min read
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Read This Before You Personally Guarantee a Business Loan
If you plan to take out a loan for your business, you may be asked to sign a limited or unlimited personal guaranty for the loan. Learn what these types of guaranties are and how they might affect you personally before you sign.
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Quickly Close the Books with a Partnership Dissolution Agreement
Dissolving a partnership can be an administrative headache, but it doesn't have to be if you have a partnership dissolution agreement.
· 3 min read
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Reprinted with Permission: Requesting Permission to Reproduce Published Material
If you are going to use someone else's written work, you will need to make sure that you have permission to do so. Here is how you get it and what you need to know.
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Getting Permission to Reproduce Copyrighted Images
Are you planning to use images, such as photographs, videos, or drawings, for advertising or other commercial purposes? If you did not create the image, you first need to obtain permission from the creator in order to avoid violating copyright laws.
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