Liabilities after the sale

The general rule is "no," so long as (1) you paid fair market value or close to it for the property and (2) you had no knowledge of the outstanding...

Starting up a business

The first step is to find out what licensing requirements and similar governmental approvals are required in Washington. Generally such facilities...

I will have to remember this the next time I teach Property Law. What I understand you to say is that you were given a written deed which grants...

Firing someone due to going in the army reserves?

If the employer fired him because he was going into the army reserves, the firing was unlawful. The federal law, 38 U.S.C. sec. 4311, prohibits...

Ohio labor / overtime laws

Overtime compensation is a matter of federal law. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, an employer must pay "non exempt" employees time and one...

Independent Contract agreement .

No employer, whether in the role of contractor or actual employer, can force you to work for him. Slavery went out with the 13th amendment. As...

What can an employer do to compel employee to sign a new non disclosure form

Unlike a non-competition agreement, which does require additional consideration, an NDA simply obligates an employee in a formal manner to maintain...

Rented Apartment in Foreclosed Home

You may have the right to remain until the end of your lease. If you have a valid lease with the landlord, and if the lease does not contain...

Property law is highly localized, so there may be some elements unique to Georgia. However,with that said, the general rule is a contract to...

Engagement ring and wedding band

Although there may be some variation from state to state, the general rule is that an engagement ring is a conditional gift, conditional on the...