In criminal proceedings, witnesses are important to a case as they can present evidence to the court, some of which can be very important facts like material information. Witnesses are to swear or affirm to…
The entertainment industry, and more specifically the music industry, is made up of professionals using their creative skills and talents to put together a piece for the public. While creating films is just as complicated,…
When creating a film, the creative process will involve many creators, owners, and source material. Therefore, one of the main concerns of those in the industry is to establish legitimate ownership or proprietary rights. To…
Definition of a Professional Corporation A professional corporation is a corporation formed under the California state laws in order to practice a particular profession.The following professions may be professional corporations: • Accounting (see Bus & P…
How To Handle HOA Disputes Internally Homeowners Association (“HOA”) disputes could morph into protracted costly and legal battles. There are several procedures as set forth in the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act (“Davis Sterling Act”) and often…
There are many different criminal convictions that may arise as a result of misdemeanors or felonies committed while operating a vehicle. One of the serious vehicular crimes is a hit and run, which can be…
In California, the law accounts for the various kinds of stealing and robbery that could occur and sets out defined punishments (which vary with context). However, the law goes further to then criminalize subsequent actions…
The proper planning of your estate is one of the most important things you can do to ensure your wishes are met following your passing. When a loved one dies, the last thing you should…
What Is Fair Use? Fair use is a limitation on the rights of copyright holders. One of the rights of a copyright holder is to have exclusive authority to reproduce the copyrighted work or authorize…
