The Seventh Circuit further addressed when an offer of proof is required to establish the existence of a valid arbitration agreement. The court determined a showing is necessary when an employer alleges that potential recipients have valid arbitration agreements waiving their right to take part in the action and (1)...
The option money generally does not apply toward the down payment, but a portion of the monthly rental payment can apply to the purchase price. Nobody else can buy the property during the lease option period, and in this case, the buyer generally cannot assign the lease option without the...
In this article, I discuss 16 key issues to consider in connection with negotiating an employment severance agreement, with a focus on severance agreements for executives. Severance agreements are binding contracts for settling any potential disputes between the parties. It should be understood that the employee will need to pick...
Benefits of working with a consulting retainer agreement PDF: Retainers got especially popular in the legal field, where clients would retain attorneys services in case they need legal help. How exactly does it work? In exchange for a regular monthly retainer fee, the attorney agrees to provide a set number...
Note that CRA has made an administrative concession with respect to child tax benefit monies. If these funds, received by a parent, are deposited into an account that is to be held in trust for the child, attribution will not occur on these funds. For this reason, it is advisable...