Resources
The CVM Law Group provides the following links for the benefit of individuals and businesses in Sacramento and Northern California seeking legal information in the areas of real estate law, business and corporate law, securities law, and estate planning. For more information or for advice and representation in a particular transaction or litigation matter, contact CVM Law Group to speak with one of the firm's capable and experienced business and real estate lawyers.
Selected California Courts
- Alameda County Superior Court
- Amador County Superior Court
- Contra Costa County Superior Court
- El Dorado County Superior Court
- Placer County Superior Court
- Sacramento County Superior Court
- San Joaquin County Superior Court
- Solano County Superior Court
- Sutter County Superior Court
- Yolo County Superior Court
- California Courts
- California Court of Appeals
- California Supreme Court
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Real Estate
The California Department of Real Estate provides services to consumers, licensed salespersons, and brokers in many aspects of real estate law, from consumer alerts, complaints, and loan modifications to subdivisions and homeowner associations.
The Contractors State License Board regulates California's construction industry by testing and licensing over 300,000 contractors in the state, educating consumers about contractors and construction laws, and investigating complaints against licensed and unlicensed contractors.
The Community Association Institute provides education and resources to the homeowner volunteer leaders and professionals who govern and manage community associations, condominiums, and cooperatives.
An association of real estate property management professionals, the Institute of Real Estate Management offers education, resources, and information for property managers.
The Construction Safety Council is a not-for-profit organization founded by large construction company owners and operators dedicated to the advancement of safety and health interests in the construction field.
The International Code Council is a membership association dedicated to building safety and fire prevention through the development of codes and standards in the construction of residential and commercial buildings.
Business/Corporate
The Business section of the California Secretary of State website provides programs for businesses, information on entity formation, including name searches, and links to UCC and other filings.
The Franchise Tax Board functions as California's department of revenue, administering both personal income taxes and corporate taxes. Information and services for businesses and tax professionals can be found here.
The California Department of Corporations provides protection to consumers and services to businesses engaged in financial transactions and also licenses and regulates a variety of businesses, including securities brokers and dealers, investment advisers and financial planners, and certain fiduciaries and lenders.
The California Corporations Code is an exhaustive body of state law governing every conceivable aspect of business and corporate law.
Securities
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is the primary overseer and regulator of the U.S. securities markets, promoting information disclosure and fair dealing, and protecting against fraud through investigations and enforcement actions for violations of securities laws such as insider trading, accounting fraud, and providing false or misleading information about securities and the companies that issue them.
The Federal Reserve (The Fed) is the central bank of the United States, providing the nation with a safe, flexible, and stable monetary and financial system through its influence on monetary policy and the currency.
The Commodities Futures Trading Commission is an independent agency created by Congress to regulate commodity futures and option markets in the United States.
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is the largest independent regulator for all securities firms doing business in the United States, overseeing brokerage firms, branch offices, and registered securities representatives, and protecting investors by maintaining the fairness of the U.S. capital markets.
The California Department of Corporations regulates the offer and sale of securities, franchises, and off-exchange commodities in the state of California.
Estate Planning
This State Bar of California estate planning pamphlet covers wills, trusts, probate, and other important issues.
The California Probate Code contains provisions regarding the execution of wills, intestate succession, duties of the personal representative, and other information regarding probate administration and estate planning.
