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CSULB Dream Success Center

Free immigration legal services for CSULB students, staff, faculty, and immediate families.The CSULB Dream Success Center provides holistic services, resources, and support to members of the Beach community impacted by immigration policy and is committed to supporting the diverse undocumented student community by providing programs and initiatives that focus on academic support, mental health, career and professional…
California Laws January 1,2025

New California Laws Effective 2025

Tenant ProtectionsAB 12: Limits security deposits for rentals to one month's rent (unfurnished) or two months (furnished).Effective Date: January 1, 2025SB 567: Expands "just cause" eviction protections and prevents wrongful evictions.Effective Date: January 1, 2025Business RegulationsAB 418: Bans certain food additives, including Red Dye No. 3 and brominated vegetable oil.Effective Date: January 1, 2025AB 647: New grocery store owners must retain employees for 90 days.Effective Date: January 1…
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Overview: A Temporary Restraining Order (TRO)

Introduction If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, stalking, harassment or finds themselves in a potentially threatening relationship, you may want to consider filing for aTemporary Restraining Order (TRO).  This is a brief summary of obtaining a TRO, but it should be noted that there are different types of restraining orders that vary in each state, so individuals are encouraged to seek…
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Horror and Copyright: How Scary Characters Shaped Legal Protection

While the spooky season has passed and we no longer hide under our covers while watching favorite horror characters like Michael Myers and Jason Voorhees in cult classics like Halloween and Friday the 13th, this article explores perhaps the scariest topic: copyright law. More specifically, how U.S. copyright law has played a significant role in these famous characters' history and how it has secured their legacy to continue frightening future generations.…