Author: San Diego County Bar Association
If you are considering adoption in California, then you may want to understand the different types of adoption and what they can mean for you and the adopted child. Here are the four adoption...
What California’s DMV Laws Say about Removing Traffic Violation Points Whenever you commit a traffic violation in California, by law the DMV must assign points to your driving record. If you have accumulated points,...
Employees and independent contractors have separate provisions and exemptions under California employment law, so it is important for both employers and workers to understand the differences between the two classifications. No one wants to...
In civil litigation, when the lawsuit involves some type of property dispute or damage, there may need to be a distinction between personal property and real property. This is because personal and real property...
When you think estate planning, you probably don’t envision a discussion over Thanksgiving turkey. However, the holidays are one of the best opportunities for families to open up about financial decisions, expectations, and what...
California recently passed the U Visa Bill, and now immigrants who are victims of a crime can get the help they need from law enforcement. Prior to the signing of the new immigration law,...
As we approach the Veterans Day holiday, it seems only fitting to mention one of the great legal resources available to military veterans, the Veterans Self-Help Clinic. The Clinic meets every third Wednesday of...
Ever wonder what the difference is between medical malpractice and medical negligence? You are not alone. Because the two terms are often used interchangeably, it can be hard to understand which term is correct...
Publishing our opinions on the Internet is as much an expectation these days as a convenience. But what happens if your comments attract the wrong kind of attention – can you be sued for...
As the fourth most-popular youth sport in the U.S., football certainly has its place in American society. However, it doesn’t come without personal injury risks, especially when it comes to our youngest players. According...