While we would like to think that all official positions are rid of corrupt practices, unfortunately, that is not the case. In California, there are a broad set of laws that deal with cases of bribery, which is the attempt…
CAUTION: Why We Should Be Rather Wary of Gift Cards The holiday season and accompanying shopping spree have spurred retailers to offer gift cards to customers, often for free. Despite the fact such specious generosity is better than nothing, consumers…
Medical Malpractice Law in California When you go visit a doctor, undergo surgery, or deal with medical professionals in any other capacity, you hope that the professional provides you with the best medical care possible. While in most cases the…
Personal Asset Protection in California Among the many important financial planning tools is asset protection. This method works within legal parameters to safeguard an individual’s wealth (assets) from creditors attempting to pursue and claim them. The strategies that are employed…
What is a Mutual Fund? Among the various financial tools available to investors, a mutual fund is an option to pool together money so that investors can collectively invest in bonds, stocks, and assets. This collection of money is managed…
Many entrepreneurs seeking to launch their start-up business turn to “angels” after tapping into their family and friends for financing. However, angel investors have their own criteria for financing a deal. After all, angel investors are business people seeking a…
A Living Trust A living trust is an essential part of estate planning and in the organization of your assets. In California, this trust is a written legal document that allows you to put your assets in a trust for…
Arbitration is a binding dispute- resolving mechanism that takes place outside of a courtroom. An arbitrator, who is a third party, is presented documents and oral arguments by both sides of the case, often represented by their own respective legal…