What is a Restraining Order?
What is a Restraining Order? Also known as a protective order, restraining orders are court orders that mandate no contact with the individual who has implemented the order. While you might assume that these orders…
Depositions and How Do They Work?
Depositions and How Do They Work? In California courts, depositions consist of the two parties taking statements, under oath, of other witnesses or even members of the opposing party. As defined by the Code of…
What is A 1031 Exchange?
What is A 1031 Exchange? A 1031 exchange is the exchanging of one investment asset for another. This takes place by deferring the tax consequences of the sale of the investment asset. If done properly,…
Making a Simple and Legally Valid Contract
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…
Selling Alcohol During Specific Times
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…
Medical Negligence
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…
What are Retail Leasing Laws?
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,…
What is Soliciting Prostitution
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…
Legality Regarding Contracting Work
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…