Useful links
This page list and describes many useful governmental and non-governmental links. If you have a particularly useful link that you would like to see added to this list, contact us with the information.
California Law
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California Codes
Keyword searchable full-text database of current California codes and constitution -
California Code of Regulations
Searchable database of California Code of Regulations -
California Case Law
Searchable database of official reports opinions dating back to 1850. Updated daily -
California Courts Self Help Center
Beginning resource for forms and introductory information on a variety of topics, including divorce, name changes, traffic and small claims matters -
California Judicial Council Forms
Access to mandatory and optional forms provided by Judicial Council of California -
California Legislative Information
Full-text of bills and resolutions, including analysis, beginning in 1993
Federal Law
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United States Code
Database searchable by keyword or title and section number -
Code of Federal Regulations
Searchable database of federal agency regulations by keyword or title and section number -
Federal Case Law
Full text searchable federal appellate court and U.S. Supreme Court decisions
Auto Dealer Association Websites
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California New Car Dealers Association
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National Automobile Dealers Association
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American International Automobile Dealers Association
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Central Valley New Car Dealers Association
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Greater Los Angeles New Car Dealers Association
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Orange County Automobile Dealers Association
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New Car Dealers Association of San Diego
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Silicon Valley Auto Dealers Association
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Greater Sacramento New Car Dealers Association
Government Sites-California
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California DMV Online Search for Occupational License Status
DMV site for searching for occupational license information about dealers and other occupational licensees -
California State Agencies
State of California site with links to California agencies, departments, and commissions -
California Business Search
Fill-in boxes to check records online for corporations, limited partnerships, and limited liability companies -
California Secretary of State – California Business Portal
This site provides news and Secretary of State notices to California businesses. It also has links to other pages under the Secretary of State's business programs section. -
California Secretary of State – California Business Portal: Business Entities
Business Entities main page with links to services offered for corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, and other business entities; filing tips to meet statutory minimum requirements; name availability; FAQs; and more -
California Secretary of State – California Business Portal: Forms and Fees
Directory of forms, sample forms, and fees for different business filings, including VCC forms, some in fill-in format -
California Secretary of State – California Business Portal: Trademarks and Service Marks
Trademarks and service marks main page with links to forms and fees, name availability, FAQs, private service companies, and more -
Official California Legislative Information
Full text of bills, resolutions, and constitutional amendments, as well as their status, history, votes, analyses, and veto messages -
State Bar of California Bill Tracking Service
Centralized legislative monitoring and tracking service listing bills of potential interest to members of the State Bar's sections and their committees -
California Franchise Tax Board (FTB)
Home page with links to downloadable state tax forms and publications -
California State Board of Equalization
Home page with access to information about sales and use taxes, sellers' permits, forms, and publications -
California Employment Development Department (EDD)
Home page; information concerning job placement and referrals, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, employment and training, the labor market, payroll taxes, and other topics -
California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH)
Access to information concerning the Cal-OSHA program -
California Office of Privacy Protection
State agency dedicated to promoting and protecting the privacy rights of consumers -
California Civil Rights Department
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California Department of Real Estate (DRE)
Home page with information for consumers as well as real estate licensees and examinees -
California Department of Insurance Workers’ Compensation Information
Access to information on workers' compensation insurance -
Starting a Business
A step-by-step guide for starting a business in California -
Cal GOLD
The Cal GOLD website provides links and contact information for California businesses concerning business permits, licenses, and registrations required by federal, regional, state, and local agencies. Information is searchable according to type of business -
California Law Revision Commission
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California State Association of Counties
Home page with links to all California counties -
Secretary of State Notary Public Information and Apostile
Notary public main page, with links to topics such as obtaining a notary public commission, handbook, authentications, apostille or certification, forms, and fees -
Victims of Corporate Fraud Compensation Fund
Main page with information, including application requirements, instructions, and forms, concerning the fraud compensation fund administered by the Secretary of State's of
Government Sites-Federal
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Making government services easy to find
U.S. Government site with links to all types of government sevices. You need to browse this site to see the many available services. -
Library of Congress
A Library of Congress resource page -
Federal Register
Main page, with search functions, for the Federal Register-the official daily publication for federal agency rules, proposed rules, and notices as well as executive orders. Specific Federal Register pages can be retrieved at http://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/retrieve.html -
Federal Trade Commission
Home page for businesses, with links to business publications, advertising guidance, fair packaging and labeling, antitrust law guide, and other topics. Information concerning the Hart-Scott-Rodino pre- merger notification requirements is at http://www.ftc.gov/bc/hsr/introguides/introguides.htm -
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
EEOC site with basic introduction to employers' rights and responsibilities under the federal equal employment opportunity laws -
Internal Revenue Service
Home page; access to downloadable IRS forms and publications -
Americans with Disabilities Act
Information and technical assistance on the ADA by the U.S. Department of Justice -
U.S. Department of Labor
Home page with links to statutory and regulatory information, labor statistics, small-business regulatory compliance assistance, and other information -
U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division
Link to Antitrust Division Guidelines and Policy Statements -
Small Business Administration
Home page with extensive links to federal and other resources for small businesses -
SEC Edgar
SEC Edgar main page, with access to electronic filings and forms -
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
Home page with informational links about the "Fed," monetary policy, banking regulation, economic data, and other topics -
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
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USA.gov
The official web portal of the U.S. government, with links to information on contracting with the U.S. government, export licenses, business financial assistance, and many other topics -
Business.gov
Home page, operated by the U.S. Small Business Administration, with links to legal and regulatory information, and plain-English guides for starting a business, handling finances, managing employees, and other topics -
U.S. Copyright Office
Home page with links to copyright registration and other information. The agency's new Electronic Copyright Office (eCO) is at http://www.copyright.gov/eco/index.html -
U.S. Department of Commerce
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U.S. Department of State
Home page with links to international commercial laws and guides -
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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U.S. Government Printing Office
Home page with links to products and services, including links to many government sites such as the federal register, U.S. Courts and much more. -
U.S Patent and Trademark Office
Private Agency Sites
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Better Business Bureau
National home page. There are separate regional Better Business Bureaus covering different geographical areas of California, each with its own website -
Edgar Online, Inc.
Edgar Online, Inc. is a private company, not affiliated with the SEC, specializing in the extraction, packing, and distribution of public-company information contained in SEC filings -
Corporate Information
Subscription-based website offering research reports on public, private, domestic, and foreign corporations -
ABA Section of Business Law
Home page with links to publications and other resources for business lawyers -
Dun & Bradstreet
Home page of Dun & Bradstreet. Subscribers can request reports and run online queries in proprietary databases -
American Arbitration Association
Home page with links to rules and procedures -
AllBusiness
Small business portal, with links to forms, directories, and resources on many topics -
American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)
Home page with links to practice areas, professional development, educational materials, meetings, and events -
Annual Reports.com
Free service offering links to annual reports of public companies -
BenefitsLink
Compliance information and tools for employee benefit plan sponsors, service providers, and participants -
Business Week Online
Articles, links, and opportunity to subscribe to free newsletter -
Business.com
Business search engine and directory intended to help users find companies, products, services, and other business-related information; some features are fee-based -
Creative Commons
A nonprofit organization founded by Prof. Lawrence Lessig of Stanford University that provides special copyright license forms and other free tools to enable authors, scientists, artists, and educators to share intellectual property -
Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
Access to FASB Statements of Financial Accounting Standards and other resources -
Findlaw Business Center
Portal with links to articles and guides on starting a business, taxes and accounting, small business legal concerns, and more. Part of West Group -
Hoover’s Online
Subscription-based site with industry snapshots, company profiles, earnings, and other information -
International Franchise Association (IFA)
Trade association promoting responsible franchise development worldwide -
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names
Private agency responsible for global coordination of the Internet's system of unique identifiers, including domain names (such as .com, .org, and country codes such as .fr), as well as addresses used in a variety of Internet protocols -
JAMS
Home page with information about JAMS mediation and arbitration services and a search engine to assist in locating qualified mediators and arbitrators. The website also offers sample dispute resolution causes for commercial contracts -
National Business Association
Nonprofit association's site for the self-employed and small business community -
National Venture Capital Association
Home page with links to members and other resources -
Standard & Poor’s
Home page with search engine for public company credit ratings and other features -
The Biz-Tech Network by Brint Institute, LLC
Portal with a meta-index of business, management, and information technology topics; it also provides search capabilities and full text articles on related issues -
The Public Register Online
Free access to annual reports of over 2200 companies. Site also has links to the SEC's Edgar database for filings
Other Useful Links
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AFIP – Association of Finance & Insurance Professionals
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Auto Finance News.net
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Auto Spies.com
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Auto Week.com
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Automotive News Magazine Online
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Consumer Data Industry Association (CDIA)
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DealerRefresh.com
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Detroit Auto News
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F&I Management & Technology Magazine Online
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Motortrend
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Top Speed.com
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Wards Auto.com