What is a Master Agreement BOP? What is a Master Agreement BOP? Master Agreement BOP is a form of master agreement. A Master Agreement is an agreement that contains core terms and additional terms for a future agreement. In a Master Agreement, core terms are agreed to and additional terms may be agreed to only […]

Tolling Agreement: What Is It? A tolling agreement is a pre-litigation contractual instrument used among parties in a variety of contexts. The purpose of such an agreement is to temporarily eliminate the running of a statute of limitations so that the parties can further investigate their claims or defenses before a potential lawsuit is commenced. […]

Defining a Non-Solicitation Agreement What is a Non-Solicitation Agreement?A type of restrictive covenant , a non-solicitation agreement can be put in place for both employees and employers. It prevents a signatory from soliciting the other’s clients and/or employees.Non-solicitation agreements are designed to protect a company’s business interests from being hurt by what is termed "poaching." […]

Michigan Debt Collection: An Overview The practice of debt collection in Michigan is governed by a complex web of laws, regulations and common law. In addition to federal laws like the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ("FDCPA"), Michigan courts have developed its own common law on the subject. Michigan courts also recognize and enforce all […]

Definitions: Biological and Legal Father An understanding of the terms biological father and legal father is important to anyone dealing with adoption. When the biological father of an adopted child is still living, his rights typically must be terminated before the adoption can finalize. Similarly, fathers who were presumed not to be the father of […]

Connecticut Labor Laws Governing Minors An Overview of CT Labor Laws for MinorsAs touched on above, all states have laws governing the employment of minors, sometimes referred to as child labor laws. Legislative measures protecting young workers in Connecticut go back to 1814, and Connecticut was the first state to legislate such protections. The first […]