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Understanding RICO Claims and Racketeering Remedies - SARI LAW FIRM The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), enacted by Congress in 1970, was originally aimed at dismantling the Mafia and organized criminal networks. Over time, it has evolved into one of the most powerful tools available to victims of systemic fraud, corruption, and organized deception—whether committed by individuals, corporate entities, or professional syndicates. At Sari Law Firm, we

Specific Performance Orders in California Contract Cases - SARI LAW FIRM Specific performance is an equitable remedy in contract law. Rather than awarding money damages, a court orders the breaching party to do exactly what was promised in the contract. It is an exceptional remedy used only when monetary compensation would not make the non‑breaching party whole. For instance, a buyer who bargains for a particular piece of property or a one‑of‑a‑kind item may want the actual t

Attorney's Fees in California Contract Cases - SARI LAW FIRM If the other side breaches our agreement, can I recover my attorney’s fees? The answer depends on the interplay between the American Rule (each party ordinarily pays its own fees), the terms of the contract, and statutory exceptions made by the Legislature.  The American Rule is a rule in the U.S. justice system that says two opposing sides in a legal matter must pay their own attorney fees, regardless of who wins t

Deposition Preparation in California - SARI LAW FIRM “A deposition in California is a formal sworn testimony taken before trial under the Civil Discovery Act (CCP §§ 2025.010–2025.620).” When people think of a lawsuit, they often imagine a dramatic courtroom scene—lawyers questioning witnesses, judges ruling on objections, and juries listening carefully.But in California, as in most states, many of the most important steps in a lawsuit happen long before anyone sets foot in a

How to Legally Terminate a Contract in California - SARI LAW FIRM “Under California law, you can terminate a contract only if you have legal grounds — such as breach, rescission, or force majeure.” As a business attorney, one of the most common questions I receive is, “Can I get out of this contract?” The answer depends on why you want to end the agreement and on the language of the contract. A contract is a legally binding promise; unilaterally ending it without a valid reas

Material and Anticipatory Breach in California - SARI LAW FIRM “Under California law, your duty to perform depends on whether the other...

Oral Contracts and Verbal Agreements in California - SARI LAW FIRM “In California, oral contracts are enforceable if they meet legal...

California Law - Company Representation Rules | SARI LAW FIRM “In California, corporations and LLCs cannot represent themselves in court;...

Frozen Bank Account Legal Help - SARI LAW FIRM - CALIFORNIA Effective Legal Solutions for Frozen Bank Accounts “Banks may freeze accounts...

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Why Preliminary Trademark Checks Are Important? Imagine you've just launched a brand with a fantastic name, only to find out another...

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Contracts are the backbone of business relationships. They're everywhere. However, their intricate details often elude even the most...

We aim to lead in each practice and area of law we work in. Coming from in-depth understanding of the law and the industry, capitalizing ...

The death knell of any contract is Fraud. Fraud as a legal concept is not limited merely to contract law or civil litigation, and often...

Certain forms of contractual language can prove difficult to grasp at first glance by anyone uninitiated as to the terminology utilized...

Contractual Restrictions Posted by admin in Blogs Often a contract will contain clauses that express not an obligation to act in a...

Ideally, a trademark application sees no office action beyond its affirmation by the USPTO, followed by its registration within the...

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Once ownership of a mark is established through the registration process, and the final opposition period concludes, the USPTO’s role in...