Common Law Felonies: Historical Background and Modern-Day Interpretations

Common Law Felonies Explained Common law felonies are offenses that were recognized and defined by the common law of England before the United States adopted its current system of penal codes. Under common law, there was a system of defined felonies and misdemeanors that were considered crimes against the state and punished through execution or […]

Top Legal Conferences on the Radar in 2025

Reasons to Participate in Legal Conferences in 2025 Continuing the tradition of integrating lessons from thousands of lawyers into our law school curriculum, Barbara L. Ruhl of Northwestern Law School has completed updating our Legal Conference Calendar for 2025.There are several benefits to attending a legal conference.Plus, lawyers always walk away with something useful:• Automatic […]

Explaining Non-Compete Agreements in North Carolina

The Purpose of Non-Compete Agreements Non-Compete Agreements are contracts where employees agree not to compete against their former employers after their employment has ended. These agreements restrict an employee’s ability to join a competitor, solicit customers or partners of the employer, or use confidential information to an unfair advantage on behalf of a new employer.Non-compete […]

The Road to a CAA Legal Internship: Your Complete Guide

What is a CAA Legal Internship? The CAA Legal Internship is a specialized program established by the Coalition of American Attorneys. The internship program is designed to provide law students and recent law school graduates with a hands-on legal experience in understanding the intricacies of pursuing a career in entertainment and sports law, which ultimately […]

Co-Sale Agreements and Their Implications

What Are Co-Sale Agreements Co-sale is generally a right of investors of a company that gives them the right to sell their shares in a company when other existing shareholders sell their shares. Essentially, it gives investors the ability to sell their shares along with other shareholders, which can help them avoid being stuck with […]

Exploring Non-Compete Agreements in Nebraska: Essential Considerations

What is a Non-Compete? Non-compete agreements, sometimes called non-competition agreements or covenants not to compete, are contractual agreements between an employer and an employee. These agreements prevent the employee from competing with the employer—typically for a specified period of time after the employment relationship ends—by competing with the company for business from existing clients or […]

Important Information Regarding Landlord Breach of Rental Agreement

A Landlord Breach Explained A breach of a rental agreement by a landlord occurs when the landlord fails or refuses to perform a duty or obligation that is a part of the lease. Breaches of a rental agreement must be actual violations of the rental agreement and cannot be based on a perceived or anticipated […]

Relocation Expense Reimbursement Agreements

What is a Relocation Expense Reimbursement Agreement? Relocation expense reimbursement agreements are provisions found in employment agreements, and more commonly in employment contracts of executive or "high-end" employees moving long distance for a new job. A reimbursement agreement provides that if an employee voluntarily resigns his employment prior to the expiration of a specified period […]

Understanding the Law of Abandonment in North Carolina: The Basics

Overview of Abandonment under NC Law North Carolina Abandonment laws refer to a set of laws that apply to a specific legal concept known as abandonment. Abandonment broadly refers to the state of having no claim to something. For example, a person may abandon a child or a pet, or even property, be it personal […]

Property Line Encroachment Law in California

What is a Property Line Encroachment? When referring to a real estate encroachment, encroachment into a property line generally means that something from one property has crossed over the boundary and is on the other property. In California, what usually happens is that one neighbor has planted a tree or shrub too far over onto […]