Committing Perjury
Watch any courtroom drama on TV and you will definitely find a scene that shows an individual swearing or affirming to tell the truth under oath. Such scenes are also very important in real life…
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What Is Preliminary Relief In CA?
What Is Preliminary Relief In CA? Plaintiffs are often confronted with the dilemma of prolonged litigation vis-a-vis losing their business to trademark infringement, competition, etc. Preliminary relief in some instances, along with other litigation tactics,…
Contract Formation in Sale of Goods in California
In business law, the Uniform Commercial Code (“UCC”) governs contracts for the sale of goods in California. In this article, we explore in some depth formation of such contracts and remedies available to buyers and…
What Are Gross Participation and Net Profits in Motion Pictures?
Some of the salient provisions in any contract including entertainment-related agreements concern money. In fact, the way various participants might or might not be paid based on their reasonable expectations is at the core of…
Gun Laws in California
In the US, each state has its own rules and legislations with regards to the sale and possessions of firearms, along with all relevant local and federal laws. A lawful gun owner in California must…
Laws Against Extortion in California
Extortion, which is commonly referred to as blackmail, is a crime many have heard about. This is because extortion most often is targeted towards those who are well-known in society, but no one is immune…
The California Consumers Legal Remedies Act
A major component of running a successful business is attracting customers and selling goods and services. Given that some industries have cut-throat competition, some business try to entice customers through unfair means. Unfair practices towards…
What Does Motion Picture Packaging Encompass?
The first ingredient of film production entails amalgamation of the package. Hence, it behooves entertainment-industry participants to ascertain what packaging entails and how to best optimize it. Let us explore such salient topic further. OVERSIMPLIFIED …
Libel or Business Disparagement Laws
Heard often in legal/courtroom dramas, business owners will boldly yell at someone that he or she will be sued for libel. Sure, it adds drama, but what does libel really mean? Within the context of…