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Safe Toys – Your Holiday Guide
Defective Product Attorney by David B. Bobrosky (818) 907-3254 The holiday shopping season is here, and now is the perfect time to brush up on safe toys buying guidelines. Whether you’re a parent, relative or
Franchise Law – 23 Items of the Franchise Disclosure Document (Part 2 of 2)
Franchise & Business Litigation Attorney by David Gurnick 818.907.3285 This is the second of a two part blog on the Franchise Disclosure Document, or FDD. Anyone who offers or sells a franchise in the United States
Franchise Law – 23 Items of the Franchise Disclosure Document (Part 1 of 2)
Franchise & Business Litigation Attorney by David Gurnick 818.907.3285 Since 1979, any company wishing to offer and sell franchises in the United States has been required to prepare and present a written disclosure document to prospective
Before You Buy a Franchise | Franchise Information for the Uninitiated
State Bar Certified Specialist, Franchise & Distribution Law by Tal Grinblat 818.907.3284 When you buy a franchise, you buy more than just the right to sell certain services and/or products. You buy name recognition, a
A Car Accident in Los Angeles – Three Steps You Must Take
Accident Attorney by David B. Bobrosky (818) 907-3254 When you have a car accident in Los Angeles (or anywhere else in the world) it’s often difficult to think clearly about the important steps you need
How Green is Greenland? A Cold, Hard Question for One Publisher
Environmental Litigation by Stephen T. Holzer 818.907.3299 What’s over 100 years old and sports a black eye? The Times Atlas of the World, whose reputation took a hit because of the Greenland map published in its
California Community Property Law | Marriage and Business
Child Custody and Support Attorney Los Angeles by Vanessa Soto Nellis 818.907.3274 We all love the romance of marriage. If you are thinking of taking the romantic plunge, you should consider community property law, especially
Maximizing Your Annual Gift | Tax Free Gift Exemption
Trusts & Estate Planning Attorney by Kira S. Masteller 818.907.3244 If your estate is valued over the Federal estate tax exemption ($5,000,000 in 2011 and 2012 and returning to $1,000,000 in 2013), you should consider
6 Motorcycle Safety Tips | Avoiding Motorcycle Accidents When it Rains
Motorcycle Attorney by Andrew L. Shapiro (818) 907-3230 It’s that time of year again. As we saw yesterday, the start of winter’s rainy season is encroaching. That means motorcycle safety becomes even more critical when