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What Is Domestic Violence?

  What Is Domestic Violence? Domestic violence is defined as a person being abused physically, verbally, emotionally, or psychologically by another person with whom they are in an intimate or familial relationship. This also includes the threat of abuse. Abuse
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Maximum Fine For Selling Alcohol To Minors

Maximum Fine For Selling Alcohol To Minors Image   Maximum Fine For Selling Alcohol To Minors Under the California Penal Code (CPC) 25658, supplying minors (defined as an individual younger than 21 years old) with alcohol is a misdemeanor offence. This includes either selling the alcohol to the
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Representations and Warranties in Contracts

Representations and Warranties in Contracts (1) There are many different mechanisms, provisions, and clauses in a contract that parties to the same must be aware of. One of such contractual mechanisms are representations and warranties. These important aspects of contracts deal with the distribution of risk.
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Laws Against Child Pornography in California

Laws Against Child Pornography in California (1) There are many protections under California law meant to ensure the safety of minors and apprehend those who violate such laws. One of these measures is the active pursuing of those who deal with child pornography. The California penal code
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Music Producer Agreements

Music Producer Agreements When a single or an album is being marketed, most people only know of it because of the artist or the band performing the music. Many are not aware that most of the work behind a piece of music is
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Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Sexual Harassment in the Workplace With the recent #metoo and #timesup movements following sexual assault scandals in Hollywood, many industries are having the necessary discussions on sexual harassment in the workplace. California deals with sexual harassment with its own state-level
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How To Choose An Attorney

How To Choose An Attorney How to Choose an Attorney When you find yourself in a situation that requires legal expertise, it is imperative that you seek the advice of a lawyer. Given how broad, and in-depth, the law can be, lawyers tend to specialize
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Invasion of Privacy in California

Invasion of Privacy in California Invasion of Privacy in California In California, generally, there are four types of invasion of privacy causes of action: 1. Public Disclosure of Private Facts; 2. Intrusion into Private Matters; 3. Misappropriation of Person’s Name or Likeness; and 4. Portraying
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Entertainment Law in New York versus Los Angeles

Entertainment Law in New York versus Los Angeles Entertainment Law in New York versus Los Angeles When we think of the main entertainment hubs in the US, our attention is immediately drawn to New York and California. The majority of movies, musicals, performances, and studios are located in
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Committing Unemployment Insurance Fraud in California

Committing Unemployment Insurance Fraud in California Committing Unemployment Insurance Fraud in California When an individual loses their job or faces reduced hours, they can file for Unemployment insurance (UI). This is done through the California Employment Development Department (EDD), which has certain state-level eligibility requirements for
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