Entries by Ryan-Cruz Law, APC

The importance of a comma in an ordinance (and a contract). How a court case was won over a missing comma(,)

Read the following municipal ordinance prohibiting “any motor vehicle camper, trailer, farm implement and/or non-motorized vehicle” from daylong parking. If you’re a truck owner (motor vehicle), does this ordinance apply to you? The argument here is that the ordinance applies to “motor vehicle campers” and not motor vehicles. See the difference? This ordinance would have […]

What is a Homestead Declaration?

What is a Homestead Declaration? A homestead declaration is a written statement, made under penalty of perjury, that claims a particular “dwelling” (for example, a house, condominium, boat, or similar property) as the owner’s principal place of residence. When a homestead declaration is (1) signed by a homeowner, (2) acknowledged (i.e., “notarized”) by a notary, […]

Ruth Ryan-Cruz – Guest Speaker at MANA Scholarship Awards Ceremony 2015

On Saturday, June 20, 2015, Ruth Ryan-Cruz, Esq. was a guest speaker at the MANA de San Diego’s scholarship awards ceremony held at the University of California, San Diego’s School of Medicine‘s Medical Education and Telemedicine Bldg. In speaking, Ruth addressed the 2014-2015 Latina scholarship recipients about the importance of higher education. At this event, […]

Supreme Court rules on same-sex marriage

On this day, Friday, June 26, 2015, the United States Supreme Court rules on same-sex marriage. Before the ruling,  same-sex couples could marry in only 36 states and District of Columbia. Within hours of the Supreme Court decision, weddings were taking place in new states, including Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Ohio, and North and South Dakota. […]

Intellectual Property Law

Intellectual property includes, but is not limited to: Copyright E-commerce Laws Cyberspace Law Online Terms and Conditions Social Media and Internet Law Technology Transactions Trademark / Trade names Service Mark Trade Secrets International Protection  

Real Estate Law

Real Estate Law includes, but is not limited to: Leases – Residential and Commercial Tenancy Matters Easement Deeds HOA Disputes Sales and Purchase Agreements – Residential and Commercial Title Issues Environmental Problems