After reaching into our mailbag we noticed a series of frequently asked questions about Business law. As you can see, Business law covers a broad array of legal areas ranging from federal tax compliance to contract review. Read on and see our answers to these FAQs What is business law? Bus...

Every business requires an entity structure for tax purposes. Common business entities include S Corporation, C Corporation, and Limited Liability Company. Each structure has pros and cons. The best way for you to identify the structure that best fits your business is to consult a commercial lawy...

In the age of Google and Facebook people are accustomed to having instant access to vast amounts of information. Employers are increasingly relying on this ever-expanding pool of information in performing background checks on prospective employees. Is it possible, however, for an employer's acces...

In December 2017, Judge Donna Geck of the Santa Barbara County Superior Court ordered the University of California at Santa Barbara to reinstate “John Doe”,  a student UCSB previously expelled for allegedly stalking his ex-girlfriend and directed the university to reconsider the student's appeal....

A look at the jury system and how some jurors can muck up the whole system when they ignore tha law. https://wrestlingwiththelaw.com/2014/07/10/how-fans-and-juries-screw-it-up-and-why-they-should-stop/

Over at the blog, Wrestling with the Law, we take a look at today's Supreme Court Decision regarding Hobby Lobby, closely held corporations and burdens on the exercise of religion. Take a look and subscribe. http://wp.me/p2EZqw-4d

Anyone who has worked in the financial industry will tell you that the old saying about becoming a millionaire is entirely true: The easiest way to make a million dollars is to start with a billion. Unfortunately, most startup founders don't have access to a trust fund of that size—or of any size...

The stars at night are not the only things big and bright in Texas. Apparently, former Galveston County Constable, Pam Matranga, liked to brighten her deputies' days by exposing them to her big breasts. While many a man may like the idea of their lady boss putting the ta-tas in their face or invi...

Did you know that today is “International Whores Day”? That is no euphemism either. It is for actual sex workers. And yesterday they went to Congress to make their presence felt as citizens. If there is anyplace where someone is bound to get screwed, it has to be Washington, D.C., but this last w...

By Eric D. Anderson When Neil Sedaka wrote the song “Breaking Up is Hard to do”, he had no idea how hard it could be in the internet age. Break-ups are tough enough without worrying about sexual photographs of you displayed throughout the internet. But, today that has become a real concern for ma...

Navigating copyright law correctly is critical if you want to protect your creative works, but doing so is often complicated and rarely straightforward. For example, copyright law automatically protects an author's written work from the first draft; however, an artist must register certain finish...

Businesses in the Digital Age must have a legitimate Web presence in order to gain consumers' trust. Your website doesn't have to be flashy, but a strong Web presence can make your company appear credible and established. While a single, stagnant webpage might have been enough five years ago, c...

January 28, 2019. It is with a very heavy heart that we announce the death today of our Paralegal and, for all intents and purposes, our right arm, Tiffany Smith-Daughtery. Never boring, often vivacious, and fiercely determined are only some of the appropriate adjectives to describe Tiffany. Her ...

It's no secret that California is home to famous actors, playwrights, musicians and just about every other type of entertainer. Unfortunately, having worldwide renown comes with certain drawbacks. If your image is well-known to the general population – or even to a niche market – then photograp...

Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles, have grown incredibly popular in recent years. We see them almost everywhere now, being used for commercial and entertainment purposes. According to The Economist, their sudden ubiquity has prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to establish mandatory sa...

Whether you're purchasing a business or starting a new venture, you will have to choose a structure for your company.  There are partnerships, sole proprietorships and corporations. Of these, we must often get requests to form what is called a “business entity” Three common options are the S-Corp...

If you own a business in California, there are several benefits to hiring independent contractors instead of employees. According to the Department of Industrial Relations, employers do not have to pay payroll taxes for independent contractors or provide meal periods. They also do not have to pro...

Are you about to negotiate a sports, entertainment , or employment contract? You may already know that contract negotiations are financially and legally complicated, so how would you know if you're getting a fair deal? One of the smartest steps you can take to gain an edge in contract talks is ...

With Kevin Durant stunning the NBA with his exit from the Oklahoma City Thunder and defection to the Golden State Warriors, it seemed like a good time to take a look at contract negotiations in sports. Recently, a professional sports team drafted one of our clients and we found ourselves looking ...

We want to wish you all a happy and healthy New Year. Please be safe out there and remember, don't take the breathalyzer in California. As we leave one year, the great state of California has some important changes coming in 2015. Today we will focus on some of the new law bound to have an impact...

It's no secret that the Internet has had both a positive and a negative impact on the music industry over the past two decades. Indeed, while fans today love the accessibility of all their favorite albums, even the most popular musicians are struggling to get the compensation they deserve. You ...

Buying a business is an exciting decision, but one small oversight can lead to financial turmoil and legal problems. This is why it is essential to consult a commercial lawyer before signing the offer. Business devices and documents at the workplace, unrecognized businesspeople sharing the idea...

When people talk about getting high on the Lord, this probably not what they had in mind.  The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) and the Department of Consumer Affairs' Division of Investigation-Cannabis Enforcement Unit (DOI-CEU), in coordination with the Costa Mesa Police Department and local...

By: Sean Cork, E.D.A. Law. The National Law Journal published an excellent piece recently titled Blockchain – Not Bitcoin – In Bankruptcy, by Joanne Lee Molinaro at Foley & Lardner LLP.  This is a unique and thought-provoking piece that I encourage anyone interested in blockchain technology to re...

Since we have been involved in addressing the problems for both victims and those accused of “revenge porn” we get a lot of news regarding what is going on around the nation on this topic. As we expected, having not done anything to anticipate the problem, state governments have been inundated wi...