An introduction to information security law Legal Challenges in Information Security, Understanding the Intersection of Information Security and the LawAs the Internet has evolved from a raw and innovative network to a large-scale infrastructure consumed by billions of people every day, so too has the way entities have approached securing information in the digital world. Gone are the days when...

Georgia Tree Laws Overview Georgia’s tree laws are a complex web of rules and guidelines aimed at the preservation of the state’s natural resources, public health, and private rights. Trees have long been considered valuable assets that require protection against untimely removal, providing shade, erosion control, and aesthetic appeal to the landscape.The general framework of Georgia’s tree laws can be...

The Lowdown on Alaska Window Tint Law Alaska’s window tint laws are governed by Alaska Statute § 28.35.241. In short, this section states that window tint must allow at least 70 percent or more of light in through the window to the driver and passenger windows. For rear windows, there is no requirement on how much light must be let...

Principles and Rules of Contracts in Case Law It’s safe to say that you can’t really master contract law without becoming intimately familiar with a multitude of key cases. There are, of course, literally thousands of contract law cases that have been handed down since the days of the old Common Law, but there are a few key cases that...

What is a Standard Agreement of Sale (SAS)? A standard agreement of sale, commonly referred to as a purchase agreement, is the primary document regulating the sale and purchase of real property; you might also hear it called the purchase and sales agreement. While the agreement is not a deed and it does not transfer title to real property from...

What is a CIIA Agreement? A CIIA Agreement (Confidential Information and Inventions Assignment) is a contract between an employee and their employer. As the name suggests, it serves two main purposes: to protect confidential information that an employee is given access to and to assign or transfer any inventions or intellectual property rights that an employee creates while working for...

Overview of Compliance and Legal Officer Role Navigating the evolving regulatory landscape requires organizations to stay ahead of potential compliance and legal pitfalls. The fundamental question for Chief Compliance Officers (CCO) and Chief Legal Officers (CLO) is whether they are compliant. CCOs and CLOs work in concert to ensure company integrity and compliance, as well as all legal matters. While...

What is Legal Aid? Legal aid refers to the provision of free or low-cost legal assistance to individuals who cannot afford private representation. This crucial service aims to ensure that everyone, regardless of financial background, has access to the legal assistance they need to navigate the complexities of the legal system. In Berks County, the Office of Legal Aid serves...

The Basics of Oklahoma’s Drug Testing Laws Oklahoma’s pre-employment drug testing laws are up-front about their goal of requiring employers to maintain a drug-free workplace. These laws provide some exceptions, but the effect of the law is that employers must drug screen almost all applicants before hiring them.Imagine you have two applicants that are equally skilled and with identical education...