Practicing Medicine without a License
When you visit a doctor, the last thing you want to worry about (while also worried about your health) is whether the doctor even has a license to work as a professional medical provider. Much…
Option Contracts in the Film Industry
In the movie-making industry, many films originate from another source material or form of inspiration and, as such, intellectual property (IP) law will become involved. When a film is based on a book or screenplay…
Crime of Manslaughter
In California, the criminal code has created different legal classifications for the unlawful death of a person. While in popular culture or casual conversations people may call the death of a person an act of…
S And C Corporations In California
S And C Corporations In California When people set up their company structures, one of the first decisions they have to make is choosing the best form of incorporation for their business. In California,…
What Is Double Jeopardy?
What Is Double Jeopardy? Double jeopardy is a US constitutional clause that prohibits the state from trying an individual for a crime more than once. This means that if the defendant was acquitted or…
Travelling to Canada with a DUI
The US and Canada, while also just neighboring states, share a long and friendly (most of the time) relationship and history. Given the similarities between the two societies, many Canadians live/work in the US and…
Self-Defense Laws in California
Given what is portrayed in the media, some (incorrectly) believe that if another individual is attacking you, you have every right to use whatever means necessary to protect yourself. This is not necessarily the case.…
Planning Your Funeral
Estate planning is an essential task that many do not complete. Death is a taboo subject in many places, and the impending loss of a loved one makes it difficult to approach the topic. However,…
How To Convert An LLC To A Corporation?
How To Convert An LLC To A Corporation? For a new business owner, choosing their business’ legal entity is a significant decision. Making this choice comes down to the differences in personal liability, business associated…