Workplace Age Discrimination In the workplace, discrimination based on a person’s characteristics and/or membership in a group violates California employment law. The Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) – a California state law – prohibits…
The Law Against Extortion Most of us know the term ‘blackmail’ and it is often used in everyday language. While the term can be used in normal conversations, the act of blackmail is a serious…
The Criminal Nature of Incest You may already know that incest is a cultural taboo and frowned upon due to the potential for birth defects between partners engaged in incest, but it is important to…
Limited Scope Representation In some scenarios, people prefer to take on a legal case on their own and represent themselves. While this is advisable for certain issues (like traffic tickets), representing yourself in more complicated…
Law Against Contacting a Minor to Commit a Felony There are many different laws in place to protect the security and well-being of minors in California. There are laws against committing felonies against minors, attempting…
Carrying a Loaded Firearm in California Public Spaces The state of California has several laws and limitations on the owning, carrying, and use of weapons, such as firearms. This article will take a look at…
New Labor Regulations in Entertainment Due to COVID-19 The unprecedented nature of the COVID-19 pandemic has changed ‘normal’ life as we know it. The pandemic has affected all jobs, but as many industries go back…
Law Regarding Contempt of Court Given that court proceedings can be daunting, stressful, and complicated, it becomes even more important to follow all rules and norms when involved in a court proceeding. California courts have…
California Laws Against Check Fraud One of the ways fraud can be committed is through check fraud. This form of fraud can occur because the person created fraudulent checks, intentionally wrote an inaccurate number, or…
