As in many other states, commercial tenants in California are not legally afforded the same rights as a residential tenant. A commercial tenant does not own the actual land of their property, they only own their business; therefore, given the…
Copyright Law In California One of the most important things a creator has to be aware of is how to protect their piece of work. Knockoffs and cheap imitations drown the market of any good; this not only damages…
What Is Forgery Law In California? Forgery, as a white-collar crime, has a relatively broad definition under the current state of California law. According to California Penal Code 470 PC, a forgery law is an act of faking the…
How To Close A Business Most people are aware of how difficult it is to open a business in California because of the multitude of decisions that have to be made. However, to close a business is not as simple…
Small Business Entities When setting up a small business, there is a multitude of issues that need addressing, and one of these is the legal entity. Small Business Entities, It is important to choose the correct form as this depends…
Basics on Trademark Licensing in California At Law Advocates Group, we specialize in all aspects of entertainment law and one of such areas concerns trademark licensing. While trademark licensing is a process that can be applied to a trademark in…
Workplace Age Discrimination In the workplace, discrimination based on a person’s characteristics and/or membership in a group violates California employment law. The Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) – a California state law – prohibits and protects against forms of…
Who Can Claim Overtime in California? One of the most important aspects of a person’s job is their salary and how they get paid. While your remuneration may be clearly defined for you during your regular work hours, you may…
Forming a Non-profit in California When creating an organization or business, it is incredibly important to choose the legal entity that best suits your dealings. For example, law firms are limited liability partnerships (LLP) and many businesses are corporations. Organizations…
Defrauding an Establishment/Innkeeper You will most likely have heard of the term “dine & dash” or seen examples of it in the news. For example, people will go to a restaurant, order and eat food, and when the time comes…