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Why Using the Correct Legal Name in Contracts Matters

In contract drafting, one of the most overlooked yet fundamental details is getting the legal name of the parties exactly right. It seems obvious, but it’s astonishing how often businesses omit crucial parts of their legal names—like “Inc.,” “LLC,” or “LLP”—or...

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How “Material” Is the Word “Material” in Contracts?

As a California attorney focused on business and real property transactions, I often see the word material appear in contracts—frequently, and often with significant implications. But what does it actually mean in practice? And why does it matter so much? This post...

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SOME COPYRIGHT & MISCELLANEOUS LEGAL MYTHS FOR GOOD MEASURE

Myth #1: Posted 4/15/25 “I don't need to register my work with the Copyright Office; all I need to do mail it by myself”. Reality: No, mailing your work to yourself has no legal effect at all. The copyright law in the US is very clear that in order to sue someone in...

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