Contracting Officer Warrants: What You Need to Know The contracting officer (CO) is the government employee with authority to enter into or sign contracts on behalf of a government entity and bind the government to performance under the contract. There are significant ramifications for an individual or company who provides services to the government under a contract with a CO

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Mediated Settlement Agreements Defined A mediated settlement agreement (often referred to as a MSA) is the final agreement that occurs after, and as a direct result of, a court-annexed or private mediation. This binding agreement can address many different issues, including property division, spousal and/or child support, and child custody. Within family law contexts, a mediated settlement agreement comes after

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Introduction to Clinical Trial Agreements Clinical trial agreements, or CTAs, are legally binding contracts between clinical trial sponsors and participating sites (i.e., hospitals, clinics, and/or physicians). The purpose of a CTA is to outline and govern the formal terms and conditions of the study both parties have agreed to conduct. CTAs are essential to the clinical research process because they

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An Overview of Legal Guardianship Legal guardianship is a court-enforced relationship in which an individual (known as the guardian) is responsible for the care, custody and control over the person and/or property of a minor or disabled person. In Kansas, the legal guardian is responsible for the ward’s care, but also has the authority to make all major life decisions

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A Quick Rundown of What Your Court Statement is for A court statement, also known as a court report or a statement of the case, is different than a affidavit. Although a court statement often covers the same basic facts, it does not need to follow the strict rules that an affidavit must. Many family law attorneys prefer court statements

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What Are Verbal Agreements? As a general rule, parties are required to have a written contract before they can bind themselves legally. However, even oral or verbal agreements can be considered legally binding in some cases. Verbal agreements are unique in that they involve only spoken words and do not involve any written documentation. Unfortunately, some people have a hard

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An Overview of Property Co-Ownership Property co-ownership refers to a situation where two or more persons own a property simultaneously. It’s a form of shared ownership that can extend to various types of real estate, including residential homes, commercial buildings, farmland, and more. This concept is particularly common among family members, friends, or business partners who seek to pool their

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