Given the volatile and rather frightening state of the housing market, many homeowners have been receiving notices from their county tax assessment boards appraising their homes lower than their current mortgages and thus lowering their…
In California, there are specific laws and regulations regarding the manufacturing, selling, consumption, and manufacturing drugs, narcotics, and other controlled substances. While shows like Breaking Bad can dramatize what it is like to manufacture illegal…
In the state of California, assault crimes can have many different classifications and punishments as delineated by the law. One specific type of assault will be summarized in this article: assaulting someone with caustic chemicals.…
When turning on the television, you will notice that the schedule will consist of shows that are being aired for the first time, as well as shows being re-run. One of the systems that governs…
Many real estate transactions, to some extent, involve escrow. In fact, escrow is a term often used but not often delineated. Let us further educate ourselves on what escrow entails and how we could intelligently…
A recent tax case won by the IRS has closed a loophole employed by S corporations to circumvent paying payroll taxes by characterizing their wages as distributions. This ruling might have serious repercussions in the…
When watching TV shows or movies, it seems like minors (especially high school-aged teenagers) have easy access to alcohol and can get into nightclubs without any consequences. In real life, that isn’t true. The legal…
In the US, each state can have different laws regarding the carrying and use of firearms within the state. As such, it is imperative to know your rights as a responsible gun owner. While some…
According to federal and state regulations, antitrust laws aim to limit unfair practices by companies as they artificially change prices for the consumer. These regulations are important as they help the continued growth of economies,…
