A good example of common law still in existence is common law marriage, which is legal in many U.S. states. Two persons can become legally married without obtaining a marriage license from the state by meeting the common law requirements, which usually include a public declaration that they a...
Now, legislation is planned which will protect the title 'psychologist'; however, the effects of such legislation on the practice of psychology may be less than the potential – and unpredictable – effects of Common Law.doi:10.1080/00207598308247506...
An example of not being able to attend court occurred the first time I was subpoenaed to appear as an expert witness in a trial. When I saw the date of the case, I realized it was the due date that my wife was to give birth. I informed the investigator and attorney, and mentioned ...
those that produce the fruit of the spirit, as in Gal ch 5:16-25, our alternative Epistle reading. Caiaphas is an example of this, for he prophesied in plotting the murder of Jesus, but the author of John says that his prophecy ex officio was true and accurate. Such examples are comm...
The 14-day rule is a good example of how sensible regulations can make the world safe for valuable but controversial research. After four decades it has reached the end of its usefulness. Just as a generation of test-tube babies now have children of their own, so it is time to let embr...
An example of an annuity with a liquidity feature would be a "25 Year Period Certain" immediate annuity. If you bought this type of annuity and then decided to take a full withdrawal after 5 years, you might be able to get an advance on the remaining 20 years of guaranteed payments. So...
and set a good example of mutually beneficial pragmatic cooperation. The two sides agreed to maintain high-level exchanges, strengthen political mutual trust, and deepen cooperation for mutual benefit, so as to keep the bilateral relationship at a high level and bring more benefits to the two peo...
The addendum becomes a binding part of the contract. The signing may require a witness to ensure validity. Fast Fact The most common addendums are attachments or exhibits that explain some element of the larger contract. For example, an addendum to a leasing agreement might list additional ...
On the contrary, an “offer” must be clearly made and direct approach to another party to contract; it is an expression of willingness to negotiate. Thus, the person make an “offer” is intending to be bound. These two concepts not only have been applied in common law, but also in...
As the agent gains sensitive information that may influence the decision-making process of a principal, the agent has the duty to disclose that information in an accurate, timely manner. Consider the example of Los Angeles Dodgers' player Freddie Freeman. Freeman's agent reportedly did not disclos...