A non-profit is a corporation or an association that conducts business for the benefit of the general public without shareholders and without a profit motive. The process of creating a non-profit in California is similar to any corporation. The first step will be to find a name and make sure that this name is not […]
How to behave if you are pulled over.
Right after you are stopped make sure you show the officer some courtesies: roll your window all the way down, turn your engine off, put your hands on the steering wheel so the officer can see them and if it is dark turn an interior light on. Do not start looking for your ID or […]
How to behave if an immigration agent stops you.
You have the same rights as with other agents: you could choose to remain silent after informing the officer or you could calmly walk away if you are told you are free to go. You do not have to answer question about where you were born; if you are a US citizen; or how you […]
When can the Police ask for your ID? Find out about stop-and-identify-laws.
In the United-States you are not obligated to carry identification papers with you at all times. The only times you have to carry your ID is when you are driving a vehicle or when you are a passenger on a commercial airline. The Fourth amendment to the United-States Constitution prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures and […]
Benefits of service dogs and the negative effect of fraud.
Service dogs represent a series of great benefits for people with disabilities. Most states give out free licenses for service dogs as long as the dog has received all of the appropriate vaccinations. Service dogs are also considered as a legitimate medical expense and can be deducted for federal income tax purposes. States such as […]
Different types of service dogs and common confusions.
The most commonly known types of dogs are guide dogs, hearing dogs and service dogs. In order to get such a dog, the potential dog owner must pass a test too. They are screened and interviewed to make sure that they are in fairly good health and that they want the dog for mobility and a more […]
Dogs access to public spaces, housing and workplace.
a. Public spaces A public space means anywhere where the public is invited or permitted such as schools, hotels, museums, hospitals, restaurants, etc. Assistance dogs are also welcome on any kind of public transportation. The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) guarantees people with service dogs access to public spaces and require those places to modify their […]
How to choose and register your domain name?
The first question to ask yourself is: Is the name I chose subject to trademark protection? Indeed, if you choose a domain name that isn’t unique such as “shoes.com”, you won’t be able to get protection because the domain name is too common. You will have to decide if it is better to choose a simple and […]
How to choose and register your business name?
One of the most important things when choosing a business name is to make sure that another company doing the same kind of business isn’t already using that same name. If another company uses the same or almost the same name to market a different product it might be ok for you to use that […]
What are California’s laws concerning cellphones while driving?
We are all convinced that we can do many things while driving but the truth is that driver’s inattention is the main factor for 25% of all accidents. In 2012, 3328 people died due to distracted drivers according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Nowadays we all have a phone attached to our hand […]