Legal Articles, News and Resources

When businesses or individuals create a business contract, the parties to the agreement are under the impression that the terms of the contract will be met. Unfortunately, some contracts do not play out as one intends, resulting in a breach of contract. In these situations, the non-breaching party could take action to address the harms caused by the breach, evening enforcing the original terms of the agreement. Breach of contract Based on recent reports, [...]

With warmer weather, trips to the parks and playgrounds in and around Los Angeles are becoming more frequent. However, parents must not overlook the dangers posed at these facilities. To underscore that, the Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that over 200,000 children up to age 14 are treated at hospitals nationwide each year for playground-related injuries. Over 20,000 of those children suffered traumatic brain injuries. Owners of playgrounds and supervisors or managers who are present [...]

Children in schools in Los Angeles and across California are vulnerable to being bullied by other school children. Reportedly, bullying typically starts at the elementary school level and becomes more prevalent in middle school. However, sometimes it continues into the high school level. What is bullying? When one child acts in ways that harm or scare another child, it is regarded as bullying. Bullies typically choose children who are alone and weaker than them as [...]

Motor vehicle accidents are, unfortunately, incredibly common in the Los Angeles area and, indeed, throughout the rest of the country. When most people think of car wrecks, they likely think of so-called “fender benders.” But, the fact is that much more serious car accidents are quite common as well, and such incidents are capable of leaving those involved with life-altering injuries – and even causing fatalities. There is much to be concerned with [...]

Teenagers can often be a mix of excitement, hesitation and recklessness when they start driving. They know the laws; many of them take the responsibility of operating a motor vehicle seriously. However, they can make mistakes and fall victim to peer pressure when they are behind the wheel. Whether parents trust their teen drivers or doubt their novice driving skills, it is crucial to remind them how dangerous common teen driving behaviors are. Speeding: Driving too [...]

Contract disputes can wreak havoc on a business which is why it is important to be familiar with them and what can be done when businesses end up facing them. It is helpful to be familiar with the elements of a contract and the remedies when one has been breached. What is a contract? A business contract creates obligations between the parties and also creates rights between the parties to the contract. When [...]