What is the AIA Architect Consultant Agreement? An AIA Architect Consultant Agreement is a standardized contract document for use between an architect and a consultant. It is promulgated by the American Institute of Architects and follows a customary, sequential numbering system from the AIA’s Document "family" of contract documents. In this case, the AIA Document in question is AIA Document…
Understanding Legal Malpractice Insurance Costs: Everything You Need to Know
Legal Malpractice Insurance 101 Since this is a new Nielsen Blog, it is appropriate to start with the very basics. I thought a little legal malpractice insurance 101 would give you some insight into what we are all about over here.Legal Malpractice Insurance is nothing but a safety net to protect attorneys from being sued for negligence, if they are….
The Basics of Stand Your Ground Law in Mississippi
Stand Your Ground Law at a Glance Stand-your-ground laws are self-defense provisions in criminal law that allow individuals to use force in defense of themselves or another person, up to and including deadly force, when faced with an imminent threat that cannot be safely avoided. Stand your ground laws allow individuals to respond to a perceived threat without a duty…
Understanding Arkansas Lease Agreement Forms: A Complete Overview
Arkansas Lease Agreements Explained A comprehensive guide to a tenancy relationship in Arkansas is not complete without an introduction to lease agreements. The Arkansas lease agreement forms are written to render the landlord-tenant relationship as seamless and mutual as posssible. Whether you are a new landlord or one who is used to renting out your property in Arkansas, you will…
The Basics of Forward Pricing Rate Agreements
What are Forward Pricing Rate Agreements? Forward Pricing Rate Agreements (FPRAs) are contracts between contractors and contracting agencies that set forth a basis to estimate proposed indirect costs and determine the appropriate practical significant noncompliance materiality threshold for the incurred cost audits. Per FAR 42.1701(d), the contracting officer may enter into a forward pricing rate agreement with a contractor pursuant…
French Inheritance Laws for Americans
All You Need to Know about French Inheritance Unlike in the United States, there are no free-form rules as to inheritance in France. Succession issues in France revolve around the concept of "forced heirship", a concept that has its roots in the Napoleonic Code.What is a Forced Heir, you may ask? Essentially, it is the rule of law that a…
An Overview of Oil Service Agreements: Essential Terms and the Best Methods for Drafting Them
What is an Oil Service Agreement? Oil Service Agreements (or "Oil Field Contracts") are contracts that engage the services of contractors for works on an oil field. Generally, an oil field contractor is any contractor who provides goods or services used in exploration, drilling, production or maintenance at a well. Oil Field Contracts may be signed by a contractor or…
Understanding Florida Severance Agreement Requirements
Defining a Severance Agreement A severance agreement is a contract between an employee and an employer that releases the employer from claims in exchange for some type of compensation. Severance agreements are contemporaneously executed with termination of employment. While severance agreements have traditionally followed the cessation of employment, the trend is to include them in new hire or separation packages.The…
Overview of the Delaware Rules of Professional Conduct
The Delaware Rules of Professional Conduct Explained The Delaware Rules of Professional Conduct function as the cornerstone of ethical legal practice in the state. This set of guidelines offers a comprehensive framework for the behavior of Delaware lawyers, ensuring accountability and professionalism. Understanding this rule set is essential for any attorney practicing law in Delaware, as it not only shapes…
The Lowdown on Big Law Firms in Dallas: An Overview
All About Big Law Firms in Dallas Big law refers to the largest law firms in a given market, as well as a particular way of living and working as a lawyer. A big law firm in Dallas means a firm with several hundred or more lawyers that serve businesses and individuals throughout Texas and the US. A lawyer at…