Domestic Violence and Divorce

Douglas Parker

12 October, 2021

California Penal Code 13700 defines domestic violence as a form of abuse committed against an intimate partner, consisting of the use of physical force against an intimate partner. It can also consist of non-physical forms of abuse such as thr...

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Preparing for Bankruptcy

Susan R. Miller | 24 May, 2021

It’s been more than a year since the COVID-19 pandemic began and for many businesses it’s been a roller coaster ride. Nearly 100,000 businesses had permanentl...

You want your kid to get the vaccine when it's availabl...

Scott Dylan Westerlund | 24 May, 2021

Right now, the CDC has approved the COVID vaccine for children aged 12-15. As of mid-May, at least 600,000 children have already received their first dose. Are you curren...

Small Landlords: Get the Legal Help You Need Before Ten...

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Like lawyers, landlords have a bad reputation. Tenants worry about being discriminated against or unfairly evicted, fears that were alive well before the COVID-19 pandemi...

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Under federal law, using marijuana is illegal. Whether it is for recreational purposes or medical purposes makes no difference, it is illegal. Under the Controlled Substa...

What Happens If You Want to Back Out of a Business Cont...

Carrie Pallardy | 19 May, 2021

Business contracts are written to be legally binding documents. Once you and your client sign, you are bound to the terms laid out in that contract. What happens if you d...

Fundraising for Your Company: Convertible Notes, SAFEs,...

Sona Sulakian | 17 May, 2021

Founders often struggle to secure funding to grow their businesses, especially during seed rounds. While your idea may be promising, you need to understand the most commo...

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