State of the Law on Prostitution in Colorado Prostitution in Colorado is illegal. Under Colorado Revised Statute (C.R.S.) 18-7-201(1), the charge for engaging in prostitution is officially: "a person commits prostitution if he or she engages in sexual intercourse, fellatio, cunnilingus, masturbation, or any other sexual act of contact with another person in exchange for the receipt of something of […]
Understanding Implied Consent Law Violations
The Implied Consent Law Implied consent laws are a key concept in traffic law, particularly in the enforcement of DUI/DWI cases. These laws refer to the implied agreement by drivers that they will consent to chemical testing to determine blood alcohol or drug content in their systems if they are pulled over by law enforcement officers.While there may be slight […]
The TD Ameritrade Trading Authorization Agreement Explored
What is a Trading Authorization Agreement? A trading authorization agreement is a contract between a client and their financial institution granting someone other than the client the authority to trade or other wise manage the client’s account. These agreements are typical with brokerage accounts, including accounts held at online brokerages such as TD Ameritrade.In the context of a TD Ameritrade […]
Understanding Sunset Clauses in Collective Agreements
What is a Sunset Clause? A sunset clause is a common term found in many collective agreements. Generally, a sunset clause has the effect of automatically terminating, after a given time, a provision in a collective agreement or other document . Sometimes, it may be difficult to determine whether a term in a collective agreement is a "sunset clause" or […]
Understanding Firearm Laws in the U.S. Virgin Islands
Brief Overview of Gun Restrictions The regulation of fire arms in the U.S. Virgin Islands, like many other jurisdictions, is the responsibility of the local authorities. The Commissioner of the Department of Justice is charged with the authority to license and regulate pistols and revolvers for use in the United States Virgin Islands. The Department of Justice is also responsible […]
Understanding the Legal Term “Disposed” from A to Z
A Definition of “Disposed” When you encounter the word "disposed" in the context of legal documents or court proceedings, it pertains to how a particular matter is settled in a legal context. To dispose of something is to remove it or eliminate it and this applies to matters before the court. The court may "dispose" of an issue in its […]
Decoding Third-Party Contracts: Essential Guidelines and Protocols
What is a Third-Party Contract? What is a third-party contract? A third-party contract, as the name suggests, is a contract between one party to a business transaction and a third party that is not part of that transaction. The most common situation where a third-party contract is used is when a party is required to indemnify another party for damages. […]
The Building Blocks of Salon Employee Agreements
Overview of Salon Employee Agreements A salon employee agreement is a contract between a salon owner and each employee who works in the establishment. This agreement provides a written documentation of the understanding between the employer and employee. It also gives the employee specific information about their rights in the workplace, pay, benefits, responsibilities, and more. It is required for […]
Analyzing Manufacturing Licence Agreements: Critical Elements and Considerations
What is a Manufacturing Licence Agreement? Manufacturing Licence Agreements are, as the name suggests, agreements that provide for a party with valuable intellectual property rights for the manufacture of goods to grant a licence over such rights to another party to manufacture, sell and/or market the goods. These rights will typically be in the form of a registered patent, industrial […]
Identifying Loopholes in Custody Agreements and How to Prevent Them
What is a Custody Agreement? An Important Part of Family Law, Custody Agreements Set the Groundwork for How You and Your Child Will Move ForwardIt is important to note at the outset that this blog will only address parenting time and residential custody and issues regarding decision-making on big issues regarding children. It will not address child support, which is […]