Making a Simple and Legally Valid Contract Most often, when you think of a contract you imagine the really dense and long contracts that make no sense in English. In reality, you frequently make contracts and agreements – and not…
Selling Alcohol During Specific Times As most people know, alcohol comes with various legal limitations. Those who are under 21 years old (minors) are not allowed to buy or consume it and alcohol cannot be sold and consumed everywhere in…
Assaulting a public official? In the California Penal Code, assault can have multiple classifications depending on the context of the crime. This means that certain forms of assault (because of the method of the crime or the victim) can have…
Medical Negligence Medical negligence is the center point upon which a medical malpractice suit stands upon. In California, a medical malpractice claim can be filed if a doctor does not follow the professional standard of care, thereby treating the patient…
What are Retail Leasing Laws? Retail leases are agreements between landlords and commercial tenants. The lease is difficult to negotiate and agree upon, with some of the key problems concerning the terms, utilities and taxes, and repairs of the property.…
What is Soliciting Prostitution? According to the California Penal Code Section 647(b), solicitation is when one person tries to lure or elicit another individual to agree to an act of prostitution, and this solicitation must be done with the specific…
Legality Regarding Contracting Work Regardless of whether it was a small job or a year-long renovation, those who have experienced home improvement (or any kind of construction) will know that it is a complex task that requires not only having…
How to Avoid Hiring Irresponsible Employees Unfortunately, it could be hard to constantly monitor employees to thwart embezzlement or other kinds of theft. This is partly because small businesses lack the kinds of checks and balances that big corporations enjoy.…
Workplace Discrimination in California When you go to work there is an expectation that you are in an environment free from any kind of discrimination. In the modern and multicultural world, we live in, employees and employers work together in…
Bribing California Legislators and Elected Officials In western liberal democracies, it is expected that those who represent the citizens are conducting their professional duties impartially and fairly. Otherwise, those who have more power to exert over these government officials would…