Paying Down Credit Card Debt As unemployment rates soar and economic conditions are increasingly unpredictable, more and more people are facing burdensome and exorbitant credit card debt. In shaky economic straits, many will make monthly credit card payments without paying…
Extortion Crime in California Extortion is a common crime that most of us are used to calling “blackmail”. Extortion crime has been popularized in culture by celebrities and well-known people in society. However, the fact of the matter is, everyone…
Publicity Rights It is common knowledge that public personals, such as celebrities or well known, respected individuals have publicity rights. However, when it comes to the promotional use of someone’s name or brand, ALL individuals have the right to control…
Rights of Privacy vs. Rights of Publicity A person’s right to privacy is an innate and inherent right. Alternatively, the right of publicity is something that is built up through the effort to create profitability through one’s name, image or…
For Artists: Personal Manager’s Contract It is not uncommon for professional artists to hire the services of a personal manager to help manage and organize their careers. A manager can also help an artist open doors for new opportunities. A…
California Gun Laws In the United States, each state has its own legislation regarding the sale and possession of firearms, as well as local and federal laws. California’s specific gun laws include the following : Not all individuals have the…
A Living Trust When planning your estate, a living trust is an essential part of organizing your assets. In California, a living trust is defined as a legal document that you author in order to place your assets in a…
Should You E-File Your Taxes Or Not? As the internet becomes increasingly ubiquitous, it has become more common to e-file your taxes. Though many still debate whether it is better to file in person. In time, the IRS has slowly…
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…
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…