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Trademarking Your Business in California
IP lawyers say you should with a business name, but make sure you do it right
What to Know About Business Bankruptcy in California
And the alternatives to consider first
To Mediate or Arbitrate, That is the Question
How alternatives to litigation can save businesses time, money and more
Returning to Work After an Injury
What is required in San Diego after a workers’ compensation claim
The Four Pillars of a Good Estate Plan in California
And why a will doesn’t necessarily help you avoid probate court
When Does a Car Qualify As a Lemon in California?
San Diego consumer attorney Richard M. Wirtz clarifies the state’s lemon laws
What to Know About Dog-Bite Cases in California
Be compassionate, make sure everyone is OK, and carry proper homeowners or renters insurance, says an animal law expert
What Rights Do You Have During a Traffic Stop in California?
Talking through probable cause and unwarranted searches with a San Diego civil rights attorney
What You Need to Submit Utility and Design Patent Applications
And whether or not you need expert legal help in Southern California
What Constitutes Overbilling in California?
When a fee dispute becomes a breach
Should You Join a Class Action in California?
San Francisco attorney Mark E. Burton explains the ins and outs of signing on for a large lawsuit
Fighting the Validity of Wills or Trusts in Los Angeles
An overview of undue influence, lack of capacity, breach of fiduciary duty, and more
What Are Syndrome and Mental Defect Defenses in Criminal Cases?
How they have been argued and applied in federal and California courts
Can an Investment Broker's Record be Expunged in California?
What securities law says about getting rid of petty crimes and complaints
What is California's Density Bonus Law?
And what do developers need to do to qualify?
When Pedestrians Collide With Cars
Tips for maximizing your recovery if you’ve been hit by a vehicle
Can You Get Out of a Lease Agreement?
Yes, but there are some caveats in Northern California
The Care and Feeding of Nonprofits
Nonprofit business attorneys give their legal advice
Making Sure Business Contracts Work for You
A contract law primer for Northern California businesses
When and How to Declare Bankruptcy
California lawyer Michael Malter explains your options
What to Do If You Suspect Price Fixing or Unfair Competition
Call an attorney to investigate an antitrust violation
What Do I Need to Sue Someone for False Advertising?
What the consumer law says in California
How You Prove Bad Faith in a Homeowners Insurance Claim
Legal tips for Californians seeking prompt investigation and payment
Conflicts Checks, Red Flags and Communicating Specifics
What business litigation clients should expect from—and provide for—their attorneys
Your Options for Selling Assets in a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
What California law says if you’re looking to liquidate or reorganize
How Do You Terminate Birth Parents' Rights?
It's a necessary step in the process for stepparents to adopt
Is My Personal Injury Attorney Right for Me?
Comfort and communication are keys
What the California Environmental Quality Act Requires
And how it may affect your real estate project
When the Government Needs Your Land
Northern California property owners are in a good bargaining position for eminent domain cases
Do You Need a Lawyer for a Conservation Easement?
And how much time and money will it take?