Defamation
Defamation is basically a statement that is untrue, which harms another person. Defamation comes in two forms -- libel and slander. Read More »
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Statutes of Limitation and the “Delayed Discovery” Rule
Statutes of limitation require that claims be brought within a specified period of time, and if they are not brought within that specified period of time, they are forever barred. Statutes of limitation for some tort claims can be as short as one year; claims for breach of contract can be as long as four [...]
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Tolling Statutes of Limitation
All causes of action, whether based in tort or contract, must be brought within a certain period of time after “accrual” of the cause of action. The limitations periods are set forth in statutes and typically vary from one year to ten years, depending on the cause of action involved. In some instances, the running [...]
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California’s Unfair Competition Law
California’s Unfair Competition Law is found in Business & Professions Code sections 17200 et. seq. The Unfair Competition Law (“UCL”) prohibits two types of conduct: (1) any “unlawful, unfair, or fraudulent business act or practice,” and (2) any unfair, deceptive, untrue, or misleading advertising, or other type of advertising prohibited by Business & Professions Code [...]
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The Consumer Legal Remedies Act
An important tool in consumer attorneys’ toolbox is the Consumer Legal Remedies Act (“CLRA”). The purpose of the CLRA is twofold -- to protect consumers against unfair and deceptive acts and practices, and to provide a mechanism for honest businesses to avoid meritless and harassing lawsuits. Read More... The Law Office of William J. Tucker [...]