Invasion of Privacy in California Under California law, there are generally four different types of invasion of privacy causes of action: Public Disclosure of Private Facts Intrusion into Private Matters Misappropriation of Person’s Name or Likeness Portraying a Person in…
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…
The Risks of Using Gift Cards Gift cards may be offered by retailers to encourage consumers to return to their stores. While a free gift card may seem like a generous offer on the surface, consumers should be wary of…
What You Need to Know When Planning Your Estate Death is never an easy subject to breach. Most of us would rather not talk about it if necessary, however, a little planning goes a long way. It is important for…
Summary Judgment in California Summary judgment, when possible, is a powerful strategy that can disarm the case against a defendant or shorten the path to an agreeable settlement. While summary judgment is not always possible or advisable, it is worth…
Perpetrating Arson in California Due to the environmental conditions in California causing frequent wildfires, which often result in serious damage or loss of life, it is pertinent to understand the state’s laws surrounding arson. While not all wildfires are the…
ROTH Conversions May Not Be For Everyone You may hear of the many advantages of ROTH conversions, but always be wary as not everything is one-size fits all. There are a couple differences between traditional IRAs and ROTH IRAs that…
Make the Most of Your Retirement Savings A Roth 401(k) is an investment savings plan that is funded with after-tax dollars. It is designed and beneficial for people who are expecting their income to rise over time, placing them in…
What are Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs)? CC&Rs are the guidelines that apply to homes in a planned community, as set out by a homeowner’s association (HOA). These guidelines apply to your home or the home you are looking to…
Hit and Run Due to the way that laws are written, crimes involving vehicles vary depending on a variety of factors. The severity of the crime hinges on events including casualties or injury, damage to property, whether the driver was…
