Granting Clemency in California
Those who have been imprisoned, due to crimes committed in California, have a few options regarding the future of their prison time and guilty verdict. Inmates should consult with their lawyer whether a petition for…
How Does The Credit CARD Act Affect Businesses?
The Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act (CARD Act) went into effect on February 22, 2010. The CARD Act provides protections to consumers; however, such protections do not extend to businesses. Let us analyze…
IRS Softens On Some Foreign Account Holders
Last year, the IRS caused a storm by aggressively pursuing tax evaders who had been taking advantage of somewhat little enforced US laws and lax foreign-government rules and regulations. As a result, the laws and…
CAUTION: Professional Cards Are Replete with Perils
In light of the CARD Act, credit card companies have resorted to so-called Professional Cards to eschew limitations imposed on them for regular consumer credit cards. It is incumbent upon consumers to be extra cautious…
Strategic Commercial Loan Walkouts Take The Center Stage
Commercial-property owners are strategically walking away from their underwater properties handing the keys to lenders. However, such commercial property owners should be wary of several important factors before implementing such strategy. SOME BASICS Many Commercial…
How Should You Read Fine Prints of a Contract?
We have all seen contracts with fine prints. They are very difficult to understand and yet we feel obligated to sign them because we need to get the credit card, lease the car or download…
What Is Plea Bargaining?
What Is Plea Bargaining? In the criminal justice system, many convictions do not receive full trials. In fact, only fewer than ten percent of cases go to trial. The rest will experience some form…
Screenwriters: Why You Need a Lawyer
In creative fields, the projects you create can originally come from other source material, but the inspiration behind them are unique to your imagination. As such, there is a natural tendency to want to ensure…
What is Defined as Date Rape?
What is Defined as Date Rape? The term “date rape” refers to non-consensual sexual activity and is a version of rape as defined under Penal Code 261 PC. This rape can occur between individuals who…