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Legal Tips for First-Time California Home Buyers

May 14, 2024 12:59 pm by LawInc Staff

Buying your first home in California is an exciting yet complex process with important legal considerations to navigate. Understanding key requirements, disclosures and contract terms helps you proceed confidently. From property...

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Rideshare Accidents: Legal Rights of Uber and Lyft Passengers

May 13, 2024 05:42 pm by LawInc Staff

Ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft have transformed transportation. However, if you’re injured as a passenger in a rideshare vehicle accident, maneuvering through the legal complexities of insurance coverage and...

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Social Media Law: How to Protect Your Brand and Avoid Lawsuits

May 13, 2024 10:39 am by LawInc Staff

Considering the legal aspects of social media is crucial for businesses to safeguard their brand reputation and prevent costly lawsuits. From intellectual property infringement to defamation claims, understanding key social media...

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"We Never Signed Anything!" When Verbal Contracts Turn Toxic in California

May 10, 2024 03:50 pm by LawInc Staff

Verbal contracts can be convenient and cost-effective, but without proper documentation they can spiral into messy legal disputes and costly consequences. California law recognizes oral agreements in many business contexts, but...

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Startup Law: Essential Legal Tips for New Entrepreneurs

May 10, 2024 10:19 am by LawInc Staff

Starting a new business comes with countless legal considerations that can make or break your entrepreneurial dreams. From entity formation to intellectual property protection, getting the right legal foundations in place...

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How to Legally Handle Employee Terminations in California

May 09, 2024 08:48 am by LawInc Staff

Terminating employees in California requires following specific legal procedures to minimize risks of wrongful termination lawsuits. Proper documentation, clear communication, and consistent application of company policies are essential. But employers must also...

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Legal Checklist for New Parents: Essential Documents and Decisions

May 08, 2024 01:04 pm by LawInc Staff

Becoming a new parent is an exciting milestone, but it also comes with important legal responsibilities. Having the right documents in place and making key decisions helps protect your growing family....

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What to Do Immediately After a Car Accident: Legal Tips and Steps

May 08, 2024 09:41 am by LawInc Staff

Car accidents are frightening and stressful and knowing what to do immediately afterwards can impact your health, legal rights and financial recovery. Knowing all the right moves, post-accident, can make a...

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Piercing the Corporate Veil: When California Business Owners Become Personally Liable

May 07, 2024 03:38 pm by LawInc Staff

When California business owners choose to incorporate or form an LLC, they generally gain personal liability protection. But this corporate shield is not absolute. In certain situations, courts can pierce the...

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California's Castle Doctrine: Protecting Yourself During a Home Invasion

May 06, 2024 09:49 am by LawInc Staff

California’s Castle Doctrine empowers residents to protect themselves against intruders without fear of criminal or civil penalties in most situations. However, the law sets specific limitations on using lethal force....

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