The Basics of Proffer Agreements Proffer agreements are contracts typically used by federal prosecutors, when federal crimes are being charged or considered. A less formal arrangement than immunity, a proffer agreement allows a witness to speak with the government about potentially incriminating evidence without that evidence...

What are Temporary Employees A "temporary employee" is generally understood to be an employee hired for a short time to assist a principal employer in meeting its workload. As defined by the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE), a temporary employee is an employee that...

Consumer Law Basics Consumer law is a body of law that relates to the rights of consumers – the people, businesses, and legalities involved in the purchase and use of consumer products. It encompasses a broad array of topics related to the sale of goods and...

Florida Building Code Egress Overview Egress requirements, defined by the Florida Building Code, are the minimum amount of horizontal width and spacing (e.g., length and width) that exits must have so an occupant can exit a building. Egress requirements also include the necessary number of exits...

Insights into Event Vendor Agreements One aspect of effective event planning is having the right kind of written agreements with event vendors. These help to avoid misunderstandings and can create a better chance of having all of the things you need to support the event in...

What Are Non-Competes? As the term is commonly used, a "non-compete" is a contractual agreement by which an employee or independent contractor agrees not to enter into or start a competing profession or trade against an employer for a certain period of time after termination. Non-competes...