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The Injustice of California's Record Sealing Statute
Being arrested for a crime where there was not even "reasonable cause" to believe that you committed the crime can leave you with a criminal record that will haunt you for life.
By: Mathew Higbee

Can I avoid sales tax on my aircraft by registering it in a Delaware Corporation?
Many people believe that they can set up an LLC in Delaware or any other location outside California in order to avoid sales or use tax in California.
By: Thomas A. Alston

Will the Estate Tax Ever Go Away?
The "Estate Tax" is the tax that the government puts on the assets that are transferred to your beneficiaries when you die. It does not look like the estate tax will permanently go away.
By: Thomas McNally

California Incorporation - Look Out For the High Franchise Tax
California incorporation is simple on its face while being complex once you get into it...
By: Gust Lenglet

Avoiding the Creative Crimes of the Century
One of the positive things criminals have done, if I may say so, is add "creative" terms to our vocabulary. It always amazes me how intelligent and creative criminals can be! - Always one step ahead of their next victim, and ultimately, the law!
By: Etienne A. Gibbs

Safeguarding Your Personal Information From Identity Thieves
To stop identity thieves in their steps, there are several things you can do. You can begin by freezing access to your credit file.
By: Etienne A. Gibbs

What Everyone Should Know About Reducing the Risk of Identity Theft
Identity theft commonly begins with the loss or theft of a wallet or purse. But there are many high-tech and low-tech ways criminals get their hands on your personal and financial information in order to commit identity theft. Education is the first step in reducung the risks.
By: Etienne A. Gibbs

14 Steps You Can Take to Prevent Identity Theft:
Becoming a major epidemic, Identity Theft occurs when a criminal uses another person's personal information to take on that person's identity. Identity theft includes the misuse of a Social Security number, credit cards, mail fraud, scam, schemes, frauds, or any other form of misuse or abuse of a victim's identity.
By: Etienne A. Gibbs

Identify Theft: Security for a Digital World
Identity theft statistics are rising every year. Unless you enjoy personally living through these horror stories, here are some tips to educate yourself on fighting this looming threat.
By: Herman Lee

Identity Theft
Identity Theft - the 10 Best Tips You Can Use Right Now! Protect your family - don't be a target of identity theft.
By: Beth Gabriel

Beware the Shark Infested Waters of Ebay: Ebay Fraud Run Amok
How to spot Ebay scams.
By: Brad Eden

Pierce the Corporate Veil
The corporate structure of your business will provide shelter for your personal assets. There are several events that will cause a judge to disregard the corporate entity.
By: Tyler Weaver

Identity Theft: It Won't Happen To Me.
Think Identity Theft doesn't affect you?
By: Daryl Campbell

How To Protect Your Crown Jewels With A Confidentiality Agreement
How To Protect Your Crown Jewels With A Confidentiality Agreement - How should you use a confidentiality agreement to protect your trade secrets and how effective are they anyway?
By: Martin Truman

How Turn A Franchise Agreement To Your Advantage
How Turn A Franchise Agreement To Your Advantage - How to understand the terms of your franchise agreement and turn it to your advantage, before signing on the dotted line.
By: Martin Truman