Fraud and/or Misrepresentation--When does it become actionable?
Feb 06, 2011
Fraud Generally Fraud is an intentional tort. For a claim to be successful on this basis, there must an element of fraudulent intent, or an intent to deceive.This intent distinguishes a statement fr...
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Tenant Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy--What Should you Do?
Jan 16, 2011
Tenant's Basic Rights The moment a tenant files Chapter 11 bankruptcy, many provisions of the existing lease are no longer enforceable. A provision stating that if the tenant files bankruptcy, the l...
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Defamation in California
Jan 08, 2011
What is Defamation? In California, a claim for defamation involves a false statement made by one person about another person, which causes harm to a person’s property, business, profession or occupat...
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Calculating Child Support in California
Nov 28, 2010
The Calculation is governed the California Family Code California Family Code Section 4050 is what governs how child support is calculated. The guideline calculation depends upon the below factors * ...
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What is a "Partnership", was one formed and how is it dissolved?
Nov 23, 2010
What
is a Partnership?
A
partnership is an association of two or more persons to carry on as co-owners
a business for profit. California Corporations Code 16101(9).
The legal
definition is as fo...
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Dealing With Online Harassment
Nov 14, 2010
Demand that the Harasser to Stop You must clearly demand that the harasser stop. Usually, it is unwise to communicate with the harasser as that is probably what they want. So, as soon as you determi...
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Are You Illegally Recording a Conversation?
Nov 12, 2010
Are You Committing a Crime When Recording a Conversation? MAYBE
Modern
technology gives people the ability to document, record and eavesdrop
just about form of communication with ease. Recording devi...
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Covenants Not to Compete in Employment - - The Competing Interests
Nov 11, 2010
The current recession has lead to a historic exodus of workers
from the workforce. In addition, competition is as heated as ever due to
shrinking consumer demand. As a result, the use of employment ...
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Beware of the Illegal Contract!
Nov 11, 2010
Introduction
When parties enter into contracts, they
believe that they have a binding agreement and can enforce the contract
no matter what. However, one defense that defendants often use to avoid
l...
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Understanding Personal Injury - - Negligence Basics
Nov 11, 2010
If you have been injured in an accident, whether it's automobile, injury by dangerous condition, slip-and-fall, or medical malpractice, it may be difficult to prove who is responsible. The most common...
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