Petty Theft and Grand Theft
Petty Theft and Grand Theft Theft is defined as the unlawful taking of somebody else’s property without their permission. In California, theft is divided into two degrees based on the value of the stolen property,…
Administrative Dissolution of Corporations in CA
Administrative Dissolution of Corporations in California Beginning in 2019, California corporations may be administratively dissolved by the Franchise Tax Board (“FTB”) if the FTB has suspended the corporation’s corporate powers for 60 consecutive months. Before…
Protecting Your Rights in Pre-File Investigations
Protecting Your Rights in Pre-File Investigations A pre-file investigation is when a criminal defense attorney represents a client before formal charges are filed by the prosecutor. The goal of a pre-file is the prevention of criminal…
Avoiding Hire Irresponsible Employees
Avoiding Hire Irresponsible Employees The current times are unstable and the future is uncertain, especially for small businesses who do not have the luxury of having outside investors. Choosing quality personnel that you trust and…
Rights Clearances
Rights Clearances Entertainment deals do not end with just the one-off project. Any entertainment-related product (such as adaptations, translations, or re-publications) may be a source of future income for their rightful owners. So clearing worldwide…
Motion Picture Production
The movie making process is difficult on two fronts: the artistic and the legal complexities. In order to properly execute the production of a movie, many contracts have to be signed with often numerous parties.…
What Is Right of Publicity?
What Is Right of Publicity? Many celebrities and others with prominent public persons have pursued lawsuits for damages regarding violations of this right. However, what is this right? Fundamentally, it comes down to the…
Salient Contracts Provisions for Televising Live Broadcasted
Salient Contracts Provisions for Televising Live Broadcasted Any event that is live broadcasted on television must obtain rights and permissions. Regardless of the event: a play, sporting event, ballet, concert whoever is the owner of…
Theft a Safe
Theft a Safe When it comes to theft, penalization depends on the level of the theft and the context of the crime. One form of theft is burglary, which is different from the general forms…