Regulatory Law

Credit card chargebacks are a confusing and stressful experience for both consumers and merchants. And there are hidden rules that can give you an advantage depending on your case. Chargeback law and the rules that govern it is not well known by the general public and even to many attorneys. Here, we will provide you [...]

If you got a grand jury investigation target letter, you must pay careful attention to what you are about to read. What this means is that the department of justice (DOJ) is currently investigating you for potential violations of federal law and that it concerns a serious violation. Receiving a target letter (as it is [...]

What is a price gouging law?  It may seem intuitive to some, but many are surprised that there is such as thing in California.  The penalties can be steep if violated and there are many different kinds of goods or services that qualify under the law.  If you or someone you know is involved in [...]

Getting a Job with a Criminal Record The Many Ways a Criminal Record Affects Getting a Job - And What You Can Do About It. Getting a job with a criminal record is not impossible.  But to be completely frank, the ways in which a criminal record can affect getting a job are overwhelming.  And the [...]

CBD Law and CBD Products What is behind CBD Laws and why CBD Products stand in Regulatory Purgatory What are CBD laws and how do they effect CBD products?  Go ahead and search for any tincture, lotion, vitamin, or food product that has any relation to CBD and you will find a wonderful bag of [...]

Trying to Patent an Algorithm? A common question for developers is whether or not their algorithm can be protected under intellectual property law--most specifically as a patent.  The issues falls under two competing thoughts: abstract ideas versus the patent eligibility of a "process".  The word process is important in this context because an algorithm is [...]