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January 3, 2022

Bad Faith Trade Secret Misappropriation Claims May Leave You on the Hook for Attorney’s Fees

by Michael J. Mellgren

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July 30, 2021

Unmarried Couples Buying Real Property Together Without Getting Burned

by Kiki Manti Engel

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July 30, 2021

Power of a Buy-Sell Agreement

by Christopher Johnson

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May 11, 2021

LIS PENDENS (“A SUIT PENDING”) AND THE PERILS OF NOT MEETING THE “REAL PROPERTY CLAIM” REQUIREMENT

by Marie E. Wood

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May 11, 2021

Shhh…Quiet, Title! When “Ancient” Mortgages or Deeds of Trust Come Back to Haunt You

by Kiki Manti Engel

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April 21, 2021

GIVE ME MY STUFF BACK! – HAS A CREDITOR VIOLATED THE AUTOMATIC STAY BY REFUSING TO RETURN YOUR PROPERTY AFTER YOU FILED FOR BANKRUPTCY?

by Michael J. Mellgren

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April 20, 2021

COMPLIANCE WITH IMMIGRATION LAWS IS NOT JUST FOR THOSE EMPLOYERS HIRING FOREIGN EMPLOYEES

by Marie E. Wood

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April 12, 2021

More Support for Policyholders Seeking Coverage for Pandemic Losses

by Michael G. Kerbs

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April 5, 2021

My Commercial Tenant Won’t Pay Their Rent! Can I Evict Them?

by Kiki Manti Engel

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March 26, 2021

EMPLOYERS MUST BE CAREFUL WHEN ROUNDING EMPLOYEE TIME PUNCHES

by Douglas A. Plazak

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February 11, 2021

LOCAL PRE-TRIAL RULE 3401 AND THE LESSONS OF REALES INVESTMENT V. JOHNSON (2020) 55 CAL.APP.5TH 463

by Marie E. Wood

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January 22, 2021

IMMIGRATION 2021: DACA FORTIFIED, ENFORCEMENT PRIORITIES REVERSED

by Marie E. Wood

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January 13, 2021

A TREE GROWS IN BIG BEAR: LEGAL ISSUES RELATING TO A TREE THAT SITS ON THE BOUNDARY OF TWO OR MORE ADJOINING PROPERTIES

by Michael G. Kerbs

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January 13, 2021

WHAT IS THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR SUING ON A PROMISSORY NOTE SECURED BY A DEED OF TRUST TO REAL PROPERTY?

by Daniel E. Katz

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December 17, 2020

EMPLOYERS SHOULD REQUIRE MINOR EMPLOYEES TO EXECUTE NEW EMPLOYMENT-RELATED AGREEMENTS UPON TURNING EIGHTEEN

by Douglas A. Plazak

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December 11, 2020

THE INCONSPICUOUS FROG CASE – ARBITRATION, DUE PROCESS, AND ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS

by Michael J. Mellgren

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November 13, 2020

Code of Civil Procedure § 2016.090: The State Court’s Equivalent of FRCP Rule 26 Initial Disclosures?

by Marie E. Wood

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November 13, 2020

EMPLOYEES WHO LIVE AND WORK PREDOMINATELY OUTSIDE OF CALIFORNIA ARE NOT ENTITLED TO CALIFORNIA COMPLIANT WAGE STATEMENTS

by Douglas A. Plazak

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November 13, 2020

MECHANIC’S LIEN LITIGATION PRIVILEGE ABSOLUTE

by Michael G. Kerbs

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August 18, 2020

WHAT DOES THE TRUSTEE OF A FAMILY TRUST DO? (Part 2)

by Elliott Luchs

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June 15, 2020

Reopening the Economy: A Tricky Balance of Enticing Customers Back While Offering a Safe Work and Business Environment

by Donald W. Hitzeman

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June 9, 2020

EMPLOYERS MAY NEED TO BEGIN PAYING EMPLOYEES FOR TRANSPORTING EMPLOYER TOOLS, PARTS, AND EQUIPMENT

by Douglas A. Plazak

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June 4, 2020

RENEGOTIATING COMMERCIAL LEASES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: COLLABORATE, COLLABORATE, COLLABORATE

by Marie E. Wood

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May 28, 2020

California’s Senate Bill 939 is Not the Answer to Lift the Economy.

by Christopher Johnson

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May 19, 2020

WHAT IS A TRUSTEE? WHY DO I NEED ONE? (Part 1)

by Elliott Luchs

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May 19, 2020

CALIFORNIA’S SB 939: AN END TO COMMERCIAL LESSEE RENT OBLIGATIONS?

by Christopher Johnson

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April 20, 2020

Moratoria Contra Desalojo: ¿Qué significan estas leyes para inquilinos y prestatarios?

by Marie E. Wood

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April 15, 2020

Eviction Moratorium Laws: What Do They Mean for Tenants and Borrowers?

by Marie E. Wood

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April 8, 2020

Court Closures cause Judicial Council of California to Amend the California Rules of Court

by Kiki Manti Engel

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April 1, 2020

COVID-19 y Carga Pública

by Marie E. Wood

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April 1, 2020

COVID-19 and Public Charge

by Marie E. Wood

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March 24, 2020

Business Interruption Insurance Claims- The Next Wave of Anticipated Litigation

by Michael G. Kerbs

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March 17, 2020

ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER OF THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE CANCELLING ALL GATHERINGS WITH EXPECTED PRESENCE ABOVE 10 INDIVIDUALS

by Nancy Brown

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March 16, 2020

Justified Nonperformance of Contracts in a Time of Crisis

by Christopher Johnson

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March 16, 2020

COVID-19 Employer Practices

by Douglas A. Plazak

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February 25, 2020

EMPLOYER HANDBOOKS DON’T NEED TO BE PERFECT

by Douglas A. Plazak

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February 24, 2020

Regla de Inadmisibilidad Por Motivos de Carga Pública: ¿Cuándo Entra en Vigencia?

by Marie E. Wood

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February 24, 2020

Public Charge Inadmissibility Rule: When Does It Go Into Effect?

by Marie E. Wood

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February 24, 2020

Shareholder Derivative Lawsuits and the Pre-Filing Requirements of Corporations Code §800(b)(2)

by Marie E. Wood

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March 21, 2018

Employers: When the government comes knocking, will you be prepared?

by Marie E. Wood

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March 21, 2018

Empleadores: Cuando el gobierno llegue a su puerta, ¿estarán preparados?

by Marie E. Wood

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November 15, 2017

AN IMMIGRATION ODDITY: THE 21-YEAR-OLD “CHILD”.

by Marie E. Wood

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November 15, 2017

UNA RAREZA DE INMIGRACIÓN: EL “NIÑO” DE 21 AÑOS.

by Marie E. Wood

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August 11, 2017

BECOMING A U.S. CITIZEN: THE PATH FROM LEGAL PERMANENT RESIDENT TO UNITED STATES CITIZEN IS NOT AS DIFFICULT AS YOU MAY THINK

by Marie E. Wood

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August 11, 2017

HACERCE CIUDADANO DE LOS EEUU: EL CAMINO DE RESIDENTE PERMANENTE A CIUDADANO DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS NO ES TAN DIFÍCIL COMO USTED PUEDE PENSAR

by Marie E. Wood

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May 25, 2017

HAVE YOU BEEN THE VICTIM OF A SERIOUS CRIME? IF SO, YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR “U” VISA IMMIGRATION BENEFITS.

by Marie E. Wood

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May 25, 2017

¿HA SIDO USTED VÍCTIMA DE UN DELITO SERIO? SI ES ASI, USTED PUEDE SER ELEGIBLE PARA BENEFICIOS DE INMIGRACIÓN BAJO LA VISA “U”.

by Marie E. Wood

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April 25, 2017

Nonexempt Salaried Employees Entitled to Overtime and May Recover Damages Without Proof of Hours Worked

by Alex Payne

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April 20, 2017

A SPONSOR’S OBLIGATIONS UNDER AN AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT DO NOT END WITH DIVORCE BUT CONTRACT-BASED DEFENSES ARE AVAILABLE.

by Marie E. Wood

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April 20, 2017

LAS OBLIGACIONES DE UN PATROCINADOR BAJO UN CONTRATO DE SOSTENIMIENTO NO SE TERMINAN CON EL DIVORCIO, PERO HAY DEFENSAS BASADAS EN CONTRATO.

by Marie E. Wood

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March 6, 2017

ORDEN EJECUTIVA NÚMERO 2 PROHIBIENDO VIAJE A LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS

by Marie E. Wood

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March 6, 2017

TRAVEL BAN 2.0 SIGNED BY PRESIDENT TRUMP

by Marie E. Wood

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February 8, 2017

THE CONSTITUTIONAL IMPLICATIONS OF THE THIRD IMMIGRATION EXECUTIVE ORDER

by Marie E. Wood

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February 8, 2017

Las Implicaciones Constitucionales de la Tercera Orden Ejecutiva de Inmigración.

by Marie E. Wood

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February 3, 2017

Defense and indemnity provisions in construction agreements often misunderstood to the detriment of subcontractors.

by Alex Payne

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February 2, 2017

THE JANUARY 25, 2017 IMMIGRATION EXECUTIVE ORDERS: HOW DO THEY IMPACT YOU?

by Marie E. Wood

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February 2, 2017

LAS ÓRDENES EJECUTIVAS DE INMIGRACIÓN DEL 25 DE ENERO DEL 2017: ¿CÓMO LO IMPACTAN A USTED?

by Marie E. Wood

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January 12, 2017

Are You Eligible to Self-Petition Under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)?

by Marie E. Wood

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January 12, 2017

¿Es usted elegible para auto-petición bajo la Ley de Violencia contra la Mujer (VAWA)?

by Marie E. Wood

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November 22, 2016

USCIS ANNOUNCES AN INCREASE IN FILING FEES

by Marie E. Wood

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November 7, 2016

How Do I Remove the Conditions on My Residence Based on Marriage?

by Marie E. Wood

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October 6, 2016

Forming A New Business Entity? Why Seeking The Assistance Of An Attorney Could Save You Headaches In The Future.

by Christopher Johnson

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August 15, 2016

Being “Offended” as an Impediment to Settlement

by James J. Manning Jr.

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August 10, 2016

UPDATE WRITTEN POLICIES TO COMPLY WITH NEW FEHA REGULATIONS REGARDING HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION

by Douglas A. Plazak

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August 8, 2016

Employment-Based Immigration.

by Marie E. Wood

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July 12, 2016

Immigration Law: An Overview for Every Practitioner

by Marie E. Wood

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June 17, 2016

Employee Cell Phone Usage May be Reimbursable – Cochran v. Schwan

by Douglas A. Plazak

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March 22, 2016

Rights of Rescission on Contract Entered Into With a Corporation That is Suspended

by Michael G. Kerbs

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March 4, 2016

Beware of Inadvertent Judicial Admissions, Plaintiff’s Allegation Deemed a Judicial Admission

by James J. Manning Jr.

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March 3, 2016

The Americans With Disabilities Act – Protecting Yourself From Unknown Violations

by Daniel E. Katz

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February 12, 2016

Employers Must Wait Until After An Offer of Employment Has Been Extended Before Verifying Residency Under the E-Verify System

by Michael G. Kerbs

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January 27, 2016

Confidentiality Clauses in Settlement Agreements

by James J. Manning Jr.

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January 18, 2016

All Employers Should Adopt A Written Policy to Address Questions About Former

by Michael G. Kerbs

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January 15, 2016

New California Minimum Wage Effect On Split Shift Employees

by Douglas A. Plazak

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January 13, 2016

Ukkestad Provides Opportunities for the Heggstad Petitioner

by Erik K. Dodd

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December 18, 2015

California Code of Civil Procedure § 1030 Motion Explained

by Christopher Johnson

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December 17, 2015

Property Taxes: Falling Values Whither Due Process?

by James J. Manning Jr.

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December 15, 2015

New California Minimum Wage Effects More than Just Entry-level Employees

by Douglas A. Plazak

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December 11, 2015

The Potential Impact of Individual Liability Under the Fair Day’s Pay Act

by Michael G. Kerbs

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November 2, 2015

Lawyers: You Need a General/Ethics Counsel!!!

by James J. Manning Jr.

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October 28, 2015

Builders Rejoice? SB 800 Not Dead Yet!

by James J. Manning Jr.

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February 25, 2015

Proceed Carefully with Malicious Prosecution Actions Arising out of Family

by Douglas A. Plazak

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February 19, 2015

Proper Venue to File California Lawsuit

by James J. Manning Jr.

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February 11, 2015

When is a Lis Pendens effective? When it’s indexed!

by James J. Manning Jr.

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February 2, 2015

Prop. 8 Mandates Annual Reassessments, Are California Assessors Ignoring The Law?

by James J. Manning Jr.

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January 26, 2015

Should Lawyers “force” their clients to mediate?

by James J. Manning Jr.

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August 4, 2014

Taxing Scandals: The Blog that Looks at Tax Consequences of the Latest Tabloid Scandals – Donald Sterling and His Silent Partners

by Pietro E. Canestrelli

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July 9, 2014

Employer Class Action Certification

by Douglas A. Plazak

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May 6, 2014

Employees Training/Education Cost Repayment Contracts

by Douglas A. Plazak

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March 6, 2014

Protecting Trade Secrets From Use by Former Employees

by Michael G. Kerbs

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March 6, 2014

California Minimum Wage Law (2014): The Hidden Effects

by Douglas A. Plazak

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February 28, 2014

What Is An Integration Clause – And Why Should I Care?

by Steven G. Lee

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February 5, 2014

Contractual Arbitration Provisions Under California Law

by Daniel E. Katz

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January 31, 2014

Contesting a Petition for Adjudication as a Newspaper of General Circulation

by James J. Manning Jr.

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January 6, 2014

Compelling Nonsignatories To Arbitration – Boucher v. Alliance Title

by Douglas A. Plazak

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December 30, 2013

A Writ of Attachment May Increase Your Chance To Collect Damages

by Douglas A. Plazak

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December 10, 2013

Michaelis v. Benavides – The Corporate Shield as a Sieve – Limited liability – Who knew?

by James J. Manning Jr.

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November 26, 2013

Employers Beware – Potential Liability for Serving Alcohol at Holiday Parties

by Michael G. Kerbs

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October 15, 2013

Calemine v. Samuelson- Duty to Disclose Prior Construction Defect Lawsuits

by Steven G. Lee

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August 8, 2013

U.S. Supreme Court Delivers Body-Blow To Employee Class Action Litigation

by Douglas A. Plazak

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February 12, 2013

The Tax Implications of the $1M Reward for Christopher Dorner’s Capture

by Allison Tilton

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February 8, 2013

The Tax Cost of Litigation Part I

by Pietro E. Canestrelli

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January 14, 2013

Employers Beware: Overtime Wages Must Be Paid to Salaried Employees

by Michael G. Kerbs

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January 11, 2013

Tax Issues in Identity Theft

by Pietro E. Canestrelli

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December 18, 2012

The Perils of Acting as an “Owner-Builder”

by Steven G. Lee

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December 3, 2012

Rule 4-400 Prohibits an Attorney from Inducing a Client into Making a Substantial Gift to the Attorney

by Kenneth C. Kocourek

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November 27, 2012

Dog Beaten With Bat by Neighbor; Owner Recovers Emotional Distress Damages

by Michael G. Kerbs

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November 21, 2012

California Courts Narrowly Construe Covenants Not to Compete

by Douglas A. Plazak

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November 20, 2012

Hiring a Disbarred Colleague May Jeopardize Your Own License

by Kenneth C. Kocourek

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November 19, 2012

Circumventing Workers Compensation Preemption

by James J. Manning Jr.

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November 2, 2012

Hiring a Contractor? Make Sure the Contractor Is Insured!

by Daniel E. Katz

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September 25, 2012

Arbitrator Disclosures Give Rise To Litigation

by James J. Manning Jr.

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September 5, 2012

Modified Seller Held Note Subject to Anti-Deficiency Statutes

by Kenneth C. Kocourek

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August 30, 2012

Service and Repair Contracts – What is Required in California

by Steven G. Lee

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August 21, 2012

Court Holds That Corporation That Files Lawsuit Cannot Continue to Pursue the Lawsuit if it Files a Certificate of Dissolution While the Lawsuit is Pending

by Michael G. Kerbs

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August 21, 2012

Corporations Take Risks by Bringing E-discovery In-House

by James J. Manning Jr.

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August 17, 2012

Saying “I do” Isn’t All You Need To Do: Tax Tips

by Allison Tilton

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August 13, 2012

Sending a Debt Collection Letter to Debtor’s Place of Employment May Violate the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

by James J. Manning Jr.

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August 10, 2012

Corporate Officer Liability for Failure to Supervise

by James J. Manning Jr.

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August 9, 2012

Salas v. Sierra Chemical Co. – Undocumented Workers May Be Precluded From Bringing Claims Against Employers

by Douglas A. Plazak

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August 6, 2012

The Property Information Sheet: A Trap for the Unwary Real Estate Broker

by James J. Manning Jr.

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July 19, 2012

Impulsive Use of E-Mails May Trigger a State Bar Inquiry

by Kenneth C. Kocourek

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May 21, 2012

JURORS GONE WILD! Emotions Run Amok?

by James J. Manning Jr.

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May 15, 2012

Tired of Residential Tenants Smoking in Your Rentals? Civil Code Section 1947.5

by Steven G. Lee

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May 14, 2012

CEQA Hits Home – Berkeley Hillside Preservation v. City of Berkeley

by Daniel E. Katz

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April 30, 2012

Freedom to Choose Your Roommate: Fair Housing Council of San Fernando Valley v. Roommate.com

by Michael G. Kerbs

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March 27, 2012

What You Should Not Do When Trying To Collect On A Debt

by Steven G. Lee

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March 6, 2012

Toyota Motor Corporation v. Superior Court – Corporate Person Most Qualified / Knowledgeable Depositions

by Douglas A. Plazak

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February 29, 2012

The Uncertainty of Litigation

by Douglas A. Plazak

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February 8, 2012

Report Someone to the IRS for Fun and Money

by Pietro E. Canestrelli

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February 6, 2012

Why is it Legal Malpractice?

by James J. Manning Jr.

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February 3, 2012

Some are Slow Learners

by James J. Manning Jr.

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February 1, 2012

Is There Any Way I Can Get Out of My Lease?

by Steven G. Lee

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January 13, 2012

Employers Beware – Provision in Employment Agreement Requiring Binding Arbitration May Be Unenforceable

by Michael G. Kerbs

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January 4, 2012

Check Marked “Paid in Full”: To Cash or Not to Cash?

by Steven G. Lee

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December 28, 2011

California Mechanic’s Liens and Bankruptcy

by James J. Manning Jr.

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December 20, 2011

Homebuilders: Good News About Your Alternative Nonadversarial Prelitigation Contractual Provision

by James J. Manning Jr.

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December 12, 2011

Is It Possible To Obtain A Prescriptive Easement Over An Existing Easement?

by Steven G. Lee

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December 8, 2011

Not All Arbitration Clauses Are Enforceable

by Michael G. Kerbs

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November 21, 2011

Attorneys Who Enter Business Agreements with Friends Should Use the Same Standards as Business Agreements with Clients

by Kenneth C. Kocourek

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November 16, 2011

A Lender Owes No Duty to a Borrower to Disclose an Intent to Defraud the Borrower

by Michael G. Kerbs

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November 14, 2011

Finally, A Victory For The “Imperfect” Homeowner!

by Steven G. Lee

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November 8, 2011

Warning to Contractors and Material Suppliers: Your Workers’ Smoking May Be Hazardous to Your Wealth

by Kenneth C. Kocourek

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November 7, 2011

Oops! Foreclosing Trustee Has to Eat Error

by James J. Manning Jr.

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October 19, 2011

Developers May Be Liable to Homeowners for Marketing to Sub-prime Buyers

by Steven G. Lee

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October 13, 2011

What is the Legal Value of a Cat?

by Michael G. Kerbs

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October 10, 2011

Dishonest Notaries Can Escape Civil Liability After 6 Years

by Kenneth C. Kocourek

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October 4, 2011

Landlord Responsibilities to Neighboring Properties for Problem Tenants

by Daniel E. Katz

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October 3, 2011

HOA Fees are Non-Dischargeable in Bankruptcy

by Mark C. Schnitzer

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September 22, 2011

Unlicensed Contractors Can Agree to Binding Arbitration

by Steven G. Lee

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September 20, 2011

Law Clerk Claims Not to be a “Professional,” Loses Appeal

by Douglas A. Plazak

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September 15, 2011

Vacation Time Disguised as a “Sabbatical” May Require Employee Compensation Upon Termination

by Michael G. Kerbs

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September 12, 2011

Jumbled Document Production Equals $74,809 In Sanctions

by James J. Manning Jr.

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August 25, 2011

How to Collect a Debt

by Steven G. Lee

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August 18, 2011

Statements About Candidates at Homeowner Association Meetings are Privileged – Cabrera v. Alam

by Michael G. Kerbs

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August 17, 2011

Buy-Sell Agreements: An Introduction – Part I

by Erik K. Dodd

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August 16, 2011

Fee Disputes Between Lawyers and Their Clients: Deadbeat Clients Beat Back Against Their Lawyers

by James J. Manning Jr.

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August 11, 2011

California SB 86 Tries Carrot and Stick Approach to Tax Shelters

by Pietro E. Canestrelli

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August 9, 2011

A Judicial Foreclosure Sale Tale: Training for Deputies

by Kenneth C. Kocourek

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August 8, 2011

Trees Saved From Slaughter!

by James J. Manning Jr.

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July 26, 2011

Innocent Spouse Relief Extended by IRS

by Pietro E. Canestrelli

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July 13, 2011

When Is a Deposit Not a Deposit? When it is in Conjunction with the Purchase of Property

by Daniel E. Katz

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July 11, 2011

Tax Practitioner’s Duty to Disclose under Circular 230

by Pietro E. Canestrelli

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July 6, 2011

Sole Shareholder of Corporation Is Not Liable for Employment Discrimination in the Absence of Alter Ego Liability

by Michael G. Kerbs

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June 21, 2011

Disobeying Motion In Limine is Attorney Misconduct

by David G. Moore

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June 15, 2011

Anti-Retaliation Statute Applies Both to Written and Oral Complaints

by Michael G. Kerbs

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June 12, 2011

California Public Records Act Applies to Bar Admission Documents – Sander v. State Bar of California

by James J. Manning Jr.

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June 10, 2011

Forming a Tax Exempt Organization

by Pietro E. Canestrelli

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June 9, 2011

Should I Provide My Zip Code To Retailers Who Ask?

by Steven G. Lee

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June 7, 2011

Union’s Personal Attacks on Managers Have Limits

by James J. Manning Jr.

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June 6, 2011

Will Questions About 998 Offers Ever Cease?

by Kenneth C. Kocourek

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June 3, 2011

California Employers Wrestling With How to Control the Social Media of Their Staff

by Douglas A. Plazak

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June 1, 2011

The Business of California Medical Marijuana Cooperatives and Collectives, Part II: Local Ordinances

by Erik K. Dodd

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May 26, 2011

Do I Have to Pay my Disbarred Lawyer?

by Kenneth C. Kocourek

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May 17, 2011

The Law of Suspended Corporations in California

by Michael G. Kerbs

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May 13, 2011

Pension Benefits of Public Retirees Not Private

by James J. Manning Jr.

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May 13, 2011

Trees May Be a “Spite Fence”

by James J. Manning Jr.

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May 9, 2011

Take It Back!

by James J. Manning Jr.

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May 3, 2011

IRS Appeals Procedure

by Pietro E. Canestrelli

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April 25, 2011

Ending the Business Marriage – Dissolving the Partnership

by Michael G. Kerbs

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April 11, 2011

Preparing Your Own Will or Trust Without Consulting a Lawyer Is a Risk Not Worth Taking

by Daniel E. Katz

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April 6, 2011

Creditor Twenty-Day Claims and the Bankruptcy Code: “Goods” or “Services”?

by Erik K. Dodd

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March 30, 2011

I Might Not Get Paid Anything?

by Steven G. Lee

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March 28, 2011

One Year to Sue A Lawyer for Malicious Prosecution – Statute of Limitations Explained

by James J. Manning Jr.

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March 24, 2011

IRS Codification of the Economic Substance Doctrine Imposes New Penalties

by Pietro E. Canestrelli

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March 22, 2011

The Perils of Procrastination – Misunderstanding a Statute of Limitations

by James J. Manning Jr.

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March 15, 2011

What Must an Employer Do When a Non-Employee Harasses an Employee?

by Michael G. Kerbs

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March 14, 2011

Homeowner Sued by Subcontractor’s Injured Employee

by Kenneth C. Kocourek

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March 10, 2011

The Consequences of a “Failed” Mediation

by James J. Manning Jr.

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March 9, 2011

Truck Drivers Parked Alongside Freeways Owe a Duty to Motorists

by David G. Moore

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March 8, 2011

Circular 230 – Regulation of Practice Before the IRS

by Pietro E. Canestrelli

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March 7, 2011

Home Buyers Beware: Sellers Can Lie and Get Away With It!

by Daniel E. Katz

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March 2, 2011

Non-Compete Clauses After Edwards v. Authur Andersen LLP

by Douglas A. Plazak

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March 1, 2011

Homebuilder Alert: Your Home Sales Contract May Not Protect You

by James J. Manning Jr.

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February 28, 2011

Foreign Account Holding Can Come in from the Cold

by Pietro E. Canestrelli

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February 25, 2011

But a Deal is a Deal, Right?

by Steven G. Lee

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February 22, 2011

Duran v. U.S. Bank – Can Class Action Plaintiffs Use Statistical Sampling to Prove Liability?

by Douglas A. Plazak

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February 18, 2011

The Business of California Medical Marijuana Cooperatives and Collectives

by Erik K. Dodd

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February 15, 2011

Brinker v. Hohnbaum – Employers May Be Required to Ensure that Employees Take Meal Breaks

by Michael G. Kerbs

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February 2, 2011

Allowable Tax Deductions for Business Expenses

by Pietro E. Canestrelli

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January 28, 2011

Bonded Stop Notice Claimants Must Serve Proper Office of Bank or Construction Lender

by James J. Manning Jr.

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January 24, 2011

Debt Consolidation v. Bankruptcy: Weighing Your Options

by Mark C. Schnitzer

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