We totally understand that sometimes electing to use self-help options is cheaper and faster to use. But, be very cautious with forms available online when it comes to creating a Will for yourself. This applies to both free forms and paid-for forms. From our perspective, using a form online to create a Will is like […]
Happy New Year, 2016! Every new years, San Diegans create exciting resolutions to improve their lives. This tradition of creating resolutions has been known to exist during Babylonian time as we all want to live quality lives and improve our lives with a new calendar year. Some resolutions are very attainable while others are short-lived […]
Towards the end of every calendar year the IRS publishes its tips for year-end gifts to charity. If you made a charitable contribution this year or will be making one this end of year, brush up on these rules and tips. WASHINGTON ― The Internal Revenue Service today reminded individuals and businesses making year-end gifts […]
The San Diego Public Library is offering a “Business Law Day” on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 from 2:30pm-6:30pm. At this special event, attorneys will be present to offer advice to prospective and current business owners in the areas of business law such as patents and intellectual property. Speak one-on-one with an attorney in a 15-20 […]
Last week, attorney Ruth Ryan-Cruz received notice from Avvo.com presenting her with the 2015 Clients’ Choice Award. Avvo.com, a legal directory website, presents these awards to eligible attorneys with five or more client reviews of 4 stars or above in the past twelve months. “I am very excited to receive such an honor because it […]
I recently spoke with a gentlemen who is thinking about working for himself by opening up a local shop in the Hillcrest or North Park community. He was excited to share that he had just started formulating a plan on how and when to launch a discount shop and the resources required to do so. […]
On June 18, 2014 the U.S. trademark office (specifically, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB)) found the term “Redskins” was disparaging of Native Americans, when used in relation to professional football services. Consequently, the trademark name would be cancelled unless an appeal was presented. On August 5, 2015, the Redskins filed an appeal to […]
If you’re in the clothing industry, read about the latest court decisions in the popular topic of protecting a fashion design. View the following article for a glimpse into the area of law involving fashion and copyright: “In the world of copyright, the challenge in determining whether an article of clothing deserves legal protection against […]
Issues Arising After a Shareholder-Employee Departure If you’re an employee in a company, you may be terminated as an employee where you’re an “at-will” employee or for other reasons when you’re in a contract. However, if you’re an employee and a shareholder of an organization, know that you cannot be terminated as a shareholder. Often […]
San Diego, California (PRWEB) July 23, 2015 San Diego native and attorney Ruth Ryan-Cruz, Esq. established and launched Ryan-Cruz Law, APC with its principal office in Mission Valley, California (3111 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 400). Ruth Ryan-Cruz attended San Diego State University and CSU San Marcos for undergraduate education. She attended California Western School […]
