In this volatile and rather frightening economy securing a summer job is very challenging. However, for those who have summer jobs, the prospect of paying Uncle Sam a relatively large portion of their income looms…
Given the volatile and rather frightening state of the housing market, many homeowners have been receiving notices from their county tax assessment boards appraising their homes lower than their current mortgages and thus lowering their…
In California, there are specific laws and regulations regarding the manufacturing, selling, consumption, and manufacturing drugs, narcotics, and other controlled substances. While shows like Breaking Bad can dramatize what it is like to manufacture illegal…
In the state of California, assault crimes can have many different classifications and punishments as delineated by the law. One specific type of assault will be summarized in this article: assaulting someone with caustic chemicals.…
When watching TV shows or movies, it seems like minors (especially high school-aged teenagers) have easy access to alcohol and can get into nightclubs without any consequences. In real life, that isn’t true. The legal…
In the US, each state can have different laws regarding the carrying and use of firearms within the state. As such, it is imperative to know your rights as a responsible gun owner. While some…
Given the prevalence of the terms in every-day language, most people (regardless of their knowledge of the associated details) understand the importance of trademarks, copyright, and patents for individuals and businesses such that products or…
Given what is portrayed in the media, some (incorrectly) believe that if another individual is attacking you, you have every right to use whatever means necessary to protect yourself. This is not necessarily the case.…
Almost all of the news that comes out or the image we see of celebrities have been carefully curated by a public relations specialist. These individuals are publicists, and their jobs are demanding and require…
