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…
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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…
Estate Planning: Power of Attorney
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?
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…
What Are Breach of Contract Damages in California?
What Are Breach of Contract Damages in California? Breach of Contract damages in California are primarily either General Damages (sometimes called Direct Damages) or Special Damages (sometimes called Consequential Damages). General Damages are direct result…
How to Elect and Remove Corporate Directors in CA?
Upon formation of a corporation, directors are named in the Articles of Incorporation or are appointed by the incorporator. Thereafter, directors are elected annually. Directors could be removed, generally, if outstanding shareholders approve the removal.…
What Is Copyright Infringement?
Copyright infringement is referred to as violation of any of copyright owner’s exclusive rights without permission which falls within the definition of infringer under the Copyright Act 17 USC Section 501. In this article, we…
Filing a Lawsuit Against a Business
In order to sue a business, there are several steps you have to go through, which include determining your own standing and legal capacity, identifying the correct party to sue, and following specific rules based…
Being an Accessory After the Fact in California
Some people incorrectly believe that if a crime is committed, only the person that directly commits the unlawful act is punished. However, based on their role or knowledge of the crime, other individuals…