Rape Laws in California
Rape Laws in California Over the past two years, movements like #MeToo and #TimesUp have brought greater awareness of the sexual violence that women face. Many victims came forward and offered their stories, which includes…
Committing Torture
Committing Torture In California, there are many different laws in the penal code that address great bodily injury. The elements of the crime and punishments change as each law addresses injury due to various motivations…
Ponzi Schemes
Ponzi Schemes Ponzi schemes have been around for many years, with the fraudulent scheme gaining its name from one of the first notorious schemers (Charles Ponzi). However, Ponzi schemes didn’t reach their peak fame up…
Protect Your Business Assets Against Personal Guarantees
How Could You Protect Your Business Assets Against Personal Guarantees? In this business environment, obtaining business loans is very challenging. Even if a business entrepreneur is successful at securing such funds, then the lender most…
Help for Second Home Loans from the Government
Help for Second Home Loans from the Government In April 2010, the Obama Administration is due to launch a series of alternatives to foreclosures in a bid to stanch the real estate bleeding. In fact,…
Pyramid Schemes
You’ve probably come across them before: your friend or neighbor is telling you about this amazing opportunity to make a huge amount of money and you barely have to do a thing. In most cases,…
Owning Attack Dogs
For those who have dogs, or have grown up near them, they will know that some dogs (for various reasons) can be more aggressive. Actions like abuse and neglect can affect a dog, but so…
Granting Clemency in California
Those who have been imprisoned, due to crimes committed in California, have a few options regarding the future of their prison time and guilty verdict. Inmates should consult with their lawyer whether a petition for…
How Does The Credit CARD Act Affect Businesses?
The Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act (CARD Act) went into effect on February 22, 2010. The CARD Act provides protections to consumers; however, such protections do not extend to businesses. Let us analyze…