Trees May Be a "Spite Fence"
Even California's bent towards environmental protection could not prevent a…
One Year to Sue A Lawyer for Malicious Prosecution - Statute of Limitations Explained
Generally speaking, one has two years to sue for malicious prosecution under…
The Perils of Procrastination - Misunderstanding a Statute of Limitations
When does a statute of limitation begin running, i.e., when does a cause of…
The Consequences of a "Failed" Mediation
Several years ago, a judge called me to see if I could mediate a matter that…
Homebuilder Alert: Your Home Sales Contract May Not Protect You
If a homebuilders alternative contractual pre-litigation provisions are found…
Bonded Stop Notice Claimants Must Serve Proper Office of Bank or Construction Lender
Update from Reid & Hellyer (Feb. 3, 2011): This blog post was mentioned in…
Terminating Employee Shortly After Complaint to HR Exposes Employer to Liability
Courts Add to Regulatory Burdens for Business, Again. Yet another example of…
Too Quick to Sue a Newspaper: Anti-SLAPP Part Two
Last month, I wrote about a defamation case brought by a doctor against a…
The Preliminary 20-Day Notice, Mechanic’s Liens and Stop Notices: California Civil Code sections 3097 & 3097.1
While most construction contractors and material suppliers know about serving…