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Can investors sue the founder if a startup fails?

Investors sue the founder Can investors sue the founder if a startup fails? When a startup fails, investors may understandably feel frustrated and disappointed. After all, they have put their money and trust into a venture with the hope of making a profit. However,
Posted in Business Law, Business Planning, Finance, Fraud

What do you do when your business is being sued?

business sued What do you do when your business is being sued? When your business is being sued, it can feel like all of the hard work of you and your employees is at stake. You will likely be notified of the
Posted in Business Law, Corporate Law, Fraud, Litigation Series

What’s a class action suit?

Class action lawsuit What’s a class action suit? One of the most efficient ways to hold negligent parties accountable is through class action lawsuits. Class actions are intended to assist people in uniting and securing outcomes when it would have been difficult for
Posted in Fraud, General

Counterfeit Merchandise

Counterfeit Merchandise Counterfeit Merchandise In a capitalist society, material goods are highly coveted. Some are more valuable than others, including designer goods like watches, bags, and other fashion accessories. Some may not have access to designer items, so counterfitters provide a market
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Methods to Avoid Fraud in Small Business

Methods to Avoid Fraud in Small Business Methods to Avoid Fraud in Small Business We are all aware of the dangers of being a victim of fraud. Even moreso, a small business may suffer insurmountable damage from someone committing fraud within their network. Here are some tips
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Extortion Crime in California

Extortion Crime in California Extortion Crime in California Extortion is a common crime that most of us are used to calling “blackmail”. Extortion crime has been popularized in culture by celebrities and well-known people in society. However, the fact of the matter is, everyone
Posted in Criminal Defense, Fraud, Litigation Series, Personal Law

The California Consumers Legal Remedies Act(CLRA)

The California Consumers Legal Remedies Act(CLRA) The California Consumers Legal Remedies Act(CLRA) No matter what industry you’re in, attracting customers is more difficult than ever, especially when facing competitors in your market. It can become aggressive, as some businesses will do anything they can to get
Posted in Business Law, Fraud, General

Title Insurance in California

Title Insurance in California Before making a major, life changing financial decision such as buying a house, one must make sure that the property in question has good standing. One of the first and foremost research that should be done
Posted in Finance, Fraud, Real Estate

Money by Gambling Fraud

Money by Gambling Fraud Money by Gambling Fraud While there are some legal forms of gambling in California, using gambling as a scheme to defraud another individual of their money is considered to be a crime of theft. According to California Penal Code 332,
Posted in Criminal Defense, Fraud

Committing Forgery in California

Committing Forgery in California Committing Forgery in California There are a variety of crimes that fall under the white-collar classification, and one of such examples is forgery. We use the term forgery regularly in everyday conversations and the legal definition of forgery is not
Posted in Criminal Defense, Fraud, Personal Law