Aiding Suicide in California
In many places in the world, suicide is a taboo subject and the act has been criminalized. In California, if someone else aids or encourages the suicide of an individual, they are also guilty of…
Aggravated Trespass
In California, trespassing is usually classified as a misdemeanor offense. However, the penal code has also included another level of trespassing called aggravated trespassing. According to California Penal Code 601 PC, if someone makes threats…
What to Look For in Mortgage Documents Before Signing
What to Look For in Mortgage Documents Before Signing Often potential home buyers are inundated with documents to sign at the last minute. Fearing they might lose their dream house or the favorable annual percentage…
Representations & Warranties In Contracts
Representations & Warranties In Contracts Representations & Warranties In Contracts are among contractual mechanisms used to allocate risks between the parties. Representation is a statement of fact intended to induce reliance and action by a party to…
Attempted Murder in California
There are many different murder convictions, and while watching TV shows or movies, we see perpetrators being given different types of sentencing (and this is sometimes used to add drama). In real life, the different…
Selling a Business in California
While starting a business can be difficult, since you have to make many decisions that have lasting impacts, so is selling a business in California. There are multiple, complex steps that must be completed, which…
Child Actor – California Law
Minors in the Entertainment Industry Given that minors (those under 18 years old) can also be a part of the entertainment industry, it proves worthwhile to summarize some of the protections they have in the…
10 Legal Terms You Need To Know
Legal jargon can be either confusing or intimidating – or both. While lawyers use these terms on a daily basis, those not familiar with the legal system may find it a challenge to decipher terms…
Covenants Not To Compete In California
Covenants Not To Compete In California California law has a troubled relationship with covenants not to compete. Generally, in the absence of a statutory exception, covenants not to compete are unenforceable in California. Covenants are generally promised…