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…
Bribery of Witnesses in Criminal Proceedings
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…
Synchronization Rights in California
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,…
Chain of Title
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…
What is a Professional Corporation in California?
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
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…
Committing a Hit and Run in California
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…
Larceny: Laws Against Stolen Property
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…