Wrongful Termination of EmploymentTypically, people file with the EEOC if they intend to pursue federal employment discrimination claims under Title VII of the Civil...
What Happens If you Die Without a Will?If you die without a will, it means you have died “intestate.” When this happens, the intestacy laws of the state where you reside will...
Living TrustWhat are trusts and living trusts? A trust is an arrangement whereby property is managed by one person, called "the trustee", for the...
How to file a wage claim in CaliforniaAn employee or former employee may file an INDIVIDUAL wage claim to recover: Unpaid wages, including overtime, commissions and bonuses....
California Eviction's Mediation ProcessSome local housing agencies refer landlord-tenant disputes to a local dispute resolution center or mediation service. The goal of these...
California Unlawful DetainerBefore the court hearing Before appearing in court, you must carefully prepare your case, just as an attorney would. Among other things,...
California Eviction ProcessUnlawful Detainer Lawsuit Overview of the eviction process If the tenant doesn't voluntarily move out after the landlord has properly...
Wills, Trust, and ProbateWhat Are the Legal Requirements of a Will There are very few legal requirements for wills. To make a will in any U.S. state, you must:...
Provisional vs. Non Provisional PatentsWhen considering the two types of patent applications, don’t think of them as a choice between two, independent types of patents, like...
Utility Patent SearchThe first step in getting a patent for your invention (or determining if you even qualify for one) is finding out if someone else already...