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When “Ancient” Mortgages or Deeds of Trust Come Back to Haunt Youby Kiki Manti EngelRead More April 21, 2021GIVE 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. MellgrenRead More April 20, 2021COMPLIANCE WITH IMMIGRATION LAWS IS NOT JUST FOR THOSE EMPLOYERS HIRING FOREIGN EMPLOYEESby Marie E. WoodRead More April 12, 2021More Support for Policyholders Seeking Coverage for Pandemic Lossesby Michael G. KerbsRead More April 5, 2021My Commercial Tenant Won’t Pay Their Rent! Can I Evict Them?by Kiki Manti EngelRead More March 26, 2021EMPLOYERS MUST BE CAREFUL WHEN ROUNDING EMPLOYEE TIME PUNCHESby Douglas A. PlazakRead More February 11, 2021LOCAL PRE-TRIAL RULE 3401 AND THE LESSONS OF REALES INVESTMENT V. JOHNSON (2020) 55 CAL.APP.5TH 463by Marie E. WoodRead More January 22, 2021IMMIGRATION 2021: DACA FORTIFIED, ENFORCEMENT PRIORITIES REVERSEDby Marie E. WoodRead More January 13, 2021A TREE GROWS IN BIG BEAR: LEGAL ISSUES RELATING TO A TREE THAT SITS ON THE BOUNDARY OF TWO OR MORE ADJOINING PROPERTIESby Michael G. KerbsRead More January 13, 2021WHAT IS THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR SUING ON A PROMISSORY NOTE SECURED BY A DEED OF TRUST TO REAL PROPERTY?by Daniel E. KatzRead More December 17, 2020EMPLOYERS SHOULD REQUIRE MINOR EMPLOYEES TO EXECUTE NEW EMPLOYMENT-RELATED AGREEMENTS UPON TURNING EIGHTEENby Douglas A. PlazakRead More December 11, 2020THE INCONSPICUOUS FROG CASE – ARBITRATION, DUE PROCESS, AND ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTSby Michael J. MellgrenRead More November 13, 2020Code of Civil Procedure § 2016.090: The State Court’s Equivalent of FRCP Rule 26 Initial Disclosures?by Marie E. WoodRead More November 13, 2020EMPLOYEES WHO LIVE AND WORK PREDOMINATELY OUTSIDE OF CALIFORNIA ARE NOT ENTITLED TO CALIFORNIA COMPLIANT WAGE STATEMENTSby Douglas A. PlazakRead More November 13, 2020MECHANIC’S LIEN LITIGATION PRIVILEGE ABSOLUTEby Michael G. KerbsRead More August 18, 2020WHAT DOES THE TRUSTEE OF A FAMILY TRUST DO? (Part 2)by Elliott LuchsRead More June 15, 2020Reopening the Economy: A Tricky Balance of Enticing Customers Back While Offering a Safe Work and Business Environmentby Donald W. HitzemanRead More June 9, 2020EMPLOYERS MAY NEED TO BEGIN PAYING EMPLOYEES FOR TRANSPORTING EMPLOYER TOOLS, PARTS, AND EQUIPMENTby Douglas A. PlazakRead More June 4, 2020RENEGOTIATING COMMERCIAL LEASES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: COLLABORATE, COLLABORATE, COLLABORATEby Marie E. WoodRead More May 28, 2020California’s Senate Bill 939 is Not the Answer to Lift the Economy.by Christopher JohnsonRead More May 19, 2020WHAT IS A TRUSTEE? WHY DO I NEED ONE? 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KerbsRead More March 17, 2020ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER OF THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE CANCELLING ALL GATHERINGS WITH EXPECTED PRESENCE ABOVE 10 INDIVIDUALSby Nancy BrownRead More March 16, 2020Justified Nonperformance of Contracts in a Time of Crisisby Christopher JohnsonRead More March 16, 2020COVID-19 Employer Practicesby Douglas A. PlazakRead More February 25, 2020EMPLOYER HANDBOOKS DON’T NEED TO BE PERFECTby Douglas A. PlazakRead More February 24, 2020Regla de Inadmisibilidad Por Motivos de Carga Pública: ¿Cuándo Entra en Vigencia?by Marie E. WoodRead More February 24, 2020Public Charge Inadmissibility Rule: When Does It Go Into Effect?by Marie E. WoodRead More February 24, 2020Shareholder Derivative Lawsuits and the Pre-Filing Requirements of Corporations Code §800(b)(2)by Marie E. WoodRead More March 21, 2018Employers: When the government comes knocking, will you be prepared?by Marie E. WoodRead More March 21, 2018Empleadores: Cuando el gobierno llegue a su puerta, ¿estarán preparados?by Marie E. WoodRead More November 15, 2017AN IMMIGRATION ODDITY: THE 21-YEAR-OLD “CHILD”.by Marie E. WoodRead More November 15, 2017UNA RAREZA DE INMIGRACIÓN: EL “NIÑO” DE 21 AÑOS.by Marie E. WoodRead More August 11, 2017BECOMING A U.S. CITIZEN: THE PATH FROM LEGAL PERMANENT RESIDENT TO UNITED STATES CITIZEN IS NOT AS DIFFICULT AS YOU MAY THINKby Marie E. WoodRead More August 11, 2017HACERCE CIUDADANO DE LOS EEUU: EL CAMINO DE RESIDENTE PERMANENTE A CIUDADANO DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS NO ES TAN DIFÍCIL COMO USTED PUEDE PENSARby Marie E. WoodRead More May 25, 2017HAVE YOU BEEN THE VICTIM OF A SERIOUS CRIME? IF SO, YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR “U” VISA IMMIGRATION BENEFITS.by Marie E. WoodRead More 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. WoodRead More April 25, 2017Nonexempt Salaried Employees Entitled to Overtime and May Recover Damages Without Proof of Hours Workedby Alex PayneRead More April 20, 2017A SPONSOR’S OBLIGATIONS UNDER AN AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT DO NOT END WITH DIVORCE BUT CONTRACT-BASED DEFENSES ARE AVAILABLE.by Marie E. WoodRead More April 20, 2017LAS OBLIGACIONES DE UN PATROCINADOR BAJO UN CONTRATO DE SOSTENIMIENTO NO SE TERMINAN CON EL DIVORCIO, PERO HAY DEFENSAS BASADAS EN CONTRATO.by Marie E. WoodRead More March 6, 2017ORDEN EJECUTIVA NÚMERO 2 PROHIBIENDO VIAJE A LOS ESTADOS UNIDOSby Marie E. WoodRead More March 6, 2017TRAVEL BAN 2.0 SIGNED BY PRESIDENT TRUMPby Marie E. WoodRead More February 8, 2017THE CONSTITUTIONAL IMPLICATIONS OF THE THIRD IMMIGRATION EXECUTIVE ORDERby Marie E. WoodRead More February 8, 2017Las Implicaciones Constitucionales de la Tercera Orden Ejecutiva de Inmigración.by Marie E. WoodRead More February 3, 2017Defense and indemnity provisions in construction agreements often misunderstood to the detriment of subcontractors.by Alex PayneRead More February 2, 2017THE JANUARY 25, 2017 IMMIGRATION EXECUTIVE ORDERS: HOW DO THEY IMPACT YOU?by Marie E. WoodRead More February 2, 2017LAS ÓRDENES EJECUTIVAS DE INMIGRACIÓN DEL 25 DE ENERO DEL 2017: ¿CÓMO LO IMPACTAN A USTED?by Marie E. WoodRead More January 12, 2017Are You Eligible to Self-Petition Under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)?by Marie E. WoodRead More January 12, 2017¿Es usted elegible para auto-petición bajo la Ley de Violencia contra la Mujer (VAWA)?by Marie E. WoodRead More November 22, 2016USCIS ANNOUNCES AN INCREASE IN FILING FEESby Marie E. WoodRead More November 7, 2016How Do I Remove the Conditions on My Residence Based on Marriage?by Marie E. WoodRead More October 6, 2016Forming A New Business Entity? Why Seeking The Assistance Of An Attorney Could Save You Headaches In The Future.by Christopher JohnsonRead More August 15, 2016Being “Offended” as an Impediment to Settlementby James J. Manning Jr.Read More August 10, 2016UPDATE WRITTEN POLICIES TO COMPLY WITH NEW FEHA REGULATIONS REGARDING HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATIONby Douglas A. PlazakRead More August 8, 2016Employment-Based Immigration.by Marie E. WoodRead More July 12, 2016Immigration Law: An Overview for Every Practitionerby Marie E. WoodRead More June 17, 2016Employee Cell Phone Usage May be Reimbursable – Cochran v. Schwanby Douglas A. PlazakRead More March 22, 2016Rights of Rescission on Contract Entered Into With a Corporation That is Suspendedby Michael G. KerbsRead More March 4, 2016Beware of Inadvertent Judicial Admissions, Plaintiff’s Allegation Deemed a Judicial Admissionby James J. Manning Jr.Read More March 3, 2016The Americans With Disabilities Act – Protecting Yourself From Unknown Violationsby Daniel E. KatzRead More February 12, 2016Employers Must Wait Until After An Offer of Employment Has Been Extended Before Verifying Residency Under the E-Verify Systemby Michael G. KerbsRead More January 27, 2016Confidentiality Clauses in Settlement Agreementsby James J. Manning Jr.Read More January 18, 2016All Employers Should Adopt A Written Policy to Address Questions About Formerby Michael G. KerbsRead More January 15, 2016New California Minimum Wage Effect On Split Shift Employeesby Douglas A. PlazakRead More January 13, 2016Ukkestad Provides Opportunities for the Heggstad Petitionerby Erik K. DoddRead More December 18, 2015California Code of Civil Procedure § 1030 Motion Explainedby Christopher JohnsonRead More December 17, 2015Property Taxes: Falling Values Whither Due Process?by James J. Manning Jr.Read More December 15, 2015New California Minimum Wage Effects More than Just Entry-level Employeesby Douglas A. PlazakRead More December 11, 2015The Potential Impact of Individual Liability Under the Fair Day’s Pay Actby Michael G. KerbsRead More November 2, 2015Lawyers: You Need a General/Ethics Counsel!!!by James J. Manning Jr.Read More October 28, 2015Builders Rejoice? SB 800 Not Dead Yet!by James J. Manning Jr.Read More February 25, 2015Proceed Carefully with Malicious Prosecution Actions Arising out of Familyby Douglas A. PlazakRead More February 19, 2015Proper Venue to File California Lawsuitby James J. Manning Jr.Read More February 11, 2015When is a Lis Pendens effective? When it’s indexed!by James J. Manning Jr.Read More February 2, 2015Prop. 8 Mandates Annual Reassessments, Are California Assessors Ignoring The Law?by James J. Manning Jr.Read More January 26, 2015Should Lawyers “force” their clients to mediate?by James J. Manning Jr.Read More August 4, 2014Taxing Scandals: The Blog that Looks at Tax Consequences of the Latest Tabloid Scandals – Donald Sterling and His Silent Partnersby Pietro E. CanestrelliRead More July 9, 2014Employer Class Action Certificationby Douglas A. PlazakRead More May 6, 2014Employees Training/Education Cost Repayment Contractsby Douglas A. PlazakRead More March 6, 2014Protecting Trade Secrets From Use by Former Employeesby Michael G. KerbsRead More March 6, 2014California Minimum Wage Law (2014): The Hidden Effectsby Douglas A. PlazakRead More February 28, 2014What Is An Integration Clause – And Why Should I Care?by Steven G. LeeRead More February 5, 2014Contractual Arbitration Provisions Under California Lawby Daniel E. KatzRead More January 31, 2014Contesting a Petition for Adjudication as a Newspaper of General Circulationby James J. Manning Jr.Read More January 6, 2014Compelling Nonsignatories To Arbitration – Boucher v. Alliance Titleby Douglas A. PlazakRead More December 30, 2013A Writ of Attachment May Increase Your Chance To Collect Damagesby Douglas A. PlazakRead More December 10, 2013Michaelis v. Benavides – The Corporate Shield as a Sieve – Limited liability – Who knew?by James J. Manning Jr.Read More November 26, 2013Employers Beware – Potential Liability for Serving Alcohol at Holiday Partiesby Michael G. KerbsRead More October 15, 2013Calemine v. Samuelson- Duty to Disclose Prior Construction Defect Lawsuitsby Steven G. LeeRead More August 8, 2013U.S. Supreme Court Delivers Body-Blow To Employee Class Action Litigationby Douglas A. PlazakRead More February 12, 2013The Tax Implications of the $1M Reward for Christopher Dorner’s Captureby Allison TiltonRead More February 8, 2013The Tax Cost of Litigation Part Iby Pietro E. CanestrelliRead More January 14, 2013Employers Beware: Overtime Wages Must Be Paid to Salaried Employeesby Michael G. KerbsRead More January 11, 2013Tax Issues in Identity Theftby Pietro E. CanestrelliRead More December 18, 2012The Perils of Acting as an “Owner-Builder”by Steven G. LeeRead More December 3, 2012Rule 4-400 Prohibits an Attorney from Inducing a Client into Making a Substantial Gift to the Attorneyby Kenneth C. KocourekRead More November 27, 2012Dog Beaten With Bat by Neighbor; Owner Recovers Emotional Distress Damagesby Michael G. KerbsRead More November 21, 2012California Courts Narrowly Construe Covenants Not to Competeby Douglas A. PlazakRead More November 20, 2012Hiring a Disbarred Colleague May Jeopardize Your Own Licenseby Kenneth C. KocourekRead More November 19, 2012Circumventing Workers Compensation Preemptionby James J. Manning Jr.Read More November 2, 2012Hiring a Contractor? Make Sure the Contractor Is Insured!by Daniel E. KatzRead More September 25, 2012Arbitrator Disclosures Give Rise To Litigationby James J. Manning Jr.Read More September 5, 2012Modified Seller Held Note Subject to Anti-Deficiency Statutesby Kenneth C. KocourekRead More August 30, 2012Service and Repair Contracts – What is Required in Californiaby Steven G. LeeRead More August 21, 2012Court Holds That Corporation That Files Lawsuit Cannot Continue to Pursue the Lawsuit if it Files a Certificate of Dissolution While the Lawsuit is Pendingby Michael G. KerbsRead More August 21, 2012Corporations Take Risks by Bringing E-discovery In-Houseby James J. Manning Jr.Read More August 17, 2012Saying “I do” Isn’t All You Need To Do: Tax Tipsby Allison TiltonRead More August 13, 2012Sending a Debt Collection Letter to Debtor’s Place of Employment May Violate the Fair Debt Collection Practices Actby James J. Manning Jr.Read More August 10, 2012Corporate Officer Liability for Failure to Superviseby James J. Manning Jr.Read More August 9, 2012Salas v. Sierra Chemical Co. – Undocumented Workers May Be Precluded From Bringing Claims Against Employersby Douglas A. PlazakRead More August 6, 2012The Property Information Sheet: A Trap for the Unwary Real Estate Brokerby James J. Manning Jr.Read More July 19, 2012Impulsive Use of E-Mails May Trigger a State Bar Inquiryby Kenneth C. KocourekRead More May 21, 2012JURORS GONE WILD! Emotions Run Amok?by James J. Manning Jr.Read More May 15, 2012Tired of Residential Tenants Smoking in Your Rentals? Civil Code Section 1947.5by Steven G. LeeRead More May 14, 2012CEQA Hits Home – Berkeley Hillside Preservation v. City of Berkeleyby Daniel E. KatzRead More April 30, 2012Freedom to Choose Your Roommate: Fair Housing Council of San Fernando Valley v. Roommate.comby Michael G. KerbsRead More March 27, 2012What You Should Not Do When Trying To Collect On A Debtby Steven G. LeeRead More March 6, 2012Toyota Motor Corporation v. Superior Court – Corporate Person Most Qualified / Knowledgeable Depositionsby Douglas A. PlazakRead More February 29, 2012The Uncertainty of Litigationby Douglas A. PlazakRead More February 8, 2012Report Someone to the IRS for Fun and Moneyby Pietro E. CanestrelliRead More February 6, 2012Why is it Legal Malpractice?by James J. Manning Jr.Read More February 3, 2012Some are Slow Learnersby James J. Manning Jr.Read More February 1, 2012Is There Any Way I Can Get Out of My Lease?by Steven G. LeeRead More January 13, 2012Employers Beware – Provision in Employment Agreement Requiring Binding Arbitration May Be Unenforceableby Michael G. KerbsRead More January 4, 2012Check Marked “Paid in Full”: To Cash or Not to Cash?by Steven G. LeeRead More December 28, 2011California Mechanic’s Liens and Bankruptcyby James J. Manning Jr.Read More December 20, 2011Homebuilders: Good News About Your Alternative Nonadversarial Prelitigation Contractual Provisionby James J. Manning Jr.Read More December 12, 2011Is It Possible To Obtain A Prescriptive Easement Over An Existing Easement?by Steven G. LeeRead More December 8, 2011Not All Arbitration Clauses Are Enforceableby Michael G. KerbsRead More November 21, 2011Attorneys Who Enter Business Agreements with Friends Should Use the Same Standards as Business Agreements with Clientsby Kenneth C. KocourekRead More November 16, 2011A Lender Owes No Duty to a Borrower to Disclose an Intent to Defraud the Borrowerby Michael G. KerbsRead More November 14, 2011Finally, A Victory For The “Imperfect” Homeowner!by Steven G. LeeRead More November 8, 2011Warning to Contractors and Material Suppliers: Your Workers’ Smoking May Be Hazardous to Your Wealthby Kenneth C. KocourekRead More November 7, 2011Oops! Foreclosing Trustee Has to Eat Errorby James J. Manning Jr.Read More October 19, 2011Developers May Be Liable to Homeowners for Marketing to Sub-prime Buyersby Steven G. LeeRead More October 13, 2011What is the Legal Value of a Cat?by Michael G. KerbsRead More October 10, 2011Dishonest Notaries Can Escape Civil Liability After 6 Yearsby Kenneth C. KocourekRead More October 4, 2011Landlord Responsibilities to Neighboring Properties for Problem Tenantsby Daniel E. KatzRead More October 3, 2011HOA Fees are Non-Dischargeable in Bankruptcyby Mark C. SchnitzerRead More September 22, 2011Unlicensed Contractors Can Agree to Binding Arbitrationby Steven G. LeeRead More September 20, 2011Law Clerk Claims Not to be a “Professional,” Loses Appealby Douglas A. PlazakRead More September 15, 2011Vacation Time Disguised as a “Sabbatical” May Require Employee Compensation Upon Terminationby Michael G. KerbsRead More September 12, 2011Jumbled Document Production Equals $74,809 In Sanctionsby James J. Manning Jr.Read More August 25, 2011How to Collect a Debtby Steven G. LeeRead More August 18, 2011Statements About Candidates at Homeowner Association Meetings are Privileged – Cabrera v. Alamby Michael G. KerbsRead More August 17, 2011Buy-Sell Agreements: An Introduction – Part Iby Erik K. DoddRead More August 16, 2011Fee Disputes Between Lawyers and Their Clients: Deadbeat Clients Beat Back Against Their Lawyersby James J. Manning Jr.Read More August 11, 2011California SB 86 Tries Carrot and Stick Approach to Tax Sheltersby Pietro E. CanestrelliRead More August 9, 2011A Judicial Foreclosure Sale Tale: Training for Deputiesby Kenneth C. KocourekRead More August 8, 2011Trees Saved From Slaughter!by James J. Manning Jr.Read More July 26, 2011Innocent Spouse Relief Extended by IRSby Pietro E. CanestrelliRead More July 13, 2011When Is a Deposit Not a Deposit? When it is in Conjunction with the Purchase of Propertyby Daniel E. KatzRead More July 11, 2011Tax Practitioner’s Duty to Disclose under Circular 230by Pietro E. CanestrelliRead More July 6, 2011Sole Shareholder of Corporation Is Not Liable for Employment Discrimination in the Absence of Alter Ego Liabilityby Michael G. KerbsRead More June 21, 2011Disobeying Motion In Limine is Attorney Misconductby David G. MooreRead More June 15, 2011Anti-Retaliation Statute Applies Both to Written and Oral Complaintsby Michael G. KerbsRead More June 12, 2011California Public Records Act Applies to Bar Admission Documents – Sander v. State Bar of Californiaby James J. Manning Jr.Read More June 10, 2011Forming a Tax Exempt Organizationby Pietro E. CanestrelliRead More June 9, 2011Should I Provide My Zip Code To Retailers Who Ask?by Steven G. LeeRead More June 7, 2011Union’s Personal Attacks on Managers Have Limitsby James J. Manning Jr.Read More June 6, 2011Will Questions About 998 Offers Ever Cease?by Kenneth C. KocourekRead More June 3, 2011California Employers Wrestling With How to Control the Social Media of Their Staffby Douglas A. PlazakRead More June 1, 2011The Business of California Medical Marijuana Cooperatives and Collectives, Part II: Local Ordinancesby Erik K. DoddRead More May 26, 2011Do I Have to Pay my Disbarred Lawyer?by Kenneth C. KocourekRead More May 17, 2011The Law of Suspended Corporations in Californiaby Michael G. KerbsRead More May 13, 2011Pension Benefits of Public Retirees Not Privateby James J. Manning Jr.Read More May 13, 2011Trees May Be a “Spite Fence”by James J. Manning Jr.Read More May 9, 2011Take It Back!by James J. Manning Jr.Read More May 3, 2011IRS Appeals Procedureby Pietro E. CanestrelliRead More April 25, 2011Ending the Business Marriage – Dissolving the Partnershipby Michael G. KerbsRead More April 11, 2011Preparing Your Own Will or Trust Without Consulting a Lawyer Is a Risk Not Worth Takingby Daniel E. KatzRead More April 6, 2011Creditor Twenty-Day Claims and the Bankruptcy Code: “Goods” or “Services”?by Erik K. DoddRead More March 30, 2011I Might Not Get Paid Anything?by Steven G. LeeRead More March 28, 2011One Year to Sue A Lawyer for Malicious Prosecution – Statute of Limitations Explainedby James J. Manning Jr.Read More March 24, 2011IRS Codification of the Economic Substance Doctrine Imposes New Penaltiesby Pietro E. CanestrelliRead More March 22, 2011The Perils of Procrastination – Misunderstanding a Statute of Limitationsby James J. Manning Jr.Read More March 15, 2011What Must an Employer Do When a Non-Employee Harasses an Employee?by Michael G. KerbsRead More March 14, 2011Homeowner Sued by Subcontractor’s Injured Employeeby Kenneth C. KocourekRead More March 10, 2011The Consequences of a “Failed” Mediationby James J. Manning Jr.Read More March 9, 2011Truck Drivers Parked Alongside Freeways Owe a Duty to Motoristsby David G. MooreRead More March 8, 2011Circular 230 – Regulation of Practice Before the IRSby Pietro E. CanestrelliRead More March 7, 2011Home Buyers Beware: Sellers Can Lie and Get Away With It!by Daniel E. KatzRead More March 2, 2011Non-Compete Clauses After Edwards v. Authur Andersen LLPby Douglas A. PlazakRead More March 1, 2011Homebuilder Alert: Your Home Sales Contract May Not Protect Youby James J. Manning Jr.Read More February 28, 2011Foreign Account Holding Can Come in from the Coldby Pietro E. CanestrelliRead More February 25, 2011But a Deal is a Deal, Right?by Steven G. LeeRead More February 22, 2011Duran v. U.S. Bank – Can Class Action Plaintiffs Use Statistical Sampling to Prove Liability?by Douglas A. PlazakRead More February 18, 2011The Business of California Medical Marijuana Cooperatives and Collectivesby Erik K. DoddRead More February 15, 2011Brinker v. Hohnbaum – Employers May Be Required to Ensure that Employees Take Meal Breaksby Michael G. KerbsRead More February 2, 2011Allowable Tax Deductions for Business Expensesby Pietro E. CanestrelliRead More January 28, 2011Bonded Stop Notice Claimants Must Serve Proper Office of Bank or Construction Lenderby James J. Manning Jr.Read More January 24, 2011Debt Consolidation v. Bankruptcy: Weighing Your Optionsby Mark C. SchnitzerRead More January 21, 2011Terminating Employee Shortly After Complaint to HR Exposes Employer to Liabilityby James J. Manning Jr.Read More January 18, 2011Private Letter Rulings from the IRSby Pietro E. CanestrelliRead More January 18, 2011Right to Arbitrate May be Waived by Proceeding With a Lawsuitby David G. MooreRead More January 10, 2011You Can Pay Me Now or You Can Pay Me Laterby Kenneth C. KocourekRead More January 7, 2011Developers Beware! Comply with the California Environmental Quality Act or Go Brokeby Daniel E. KatzRead More January 7, 2011Proposed California SB 6: Beware of Fraudulent Real Estate Appraisingby Erik K. DoddRead More January 4, 2011Too Quick to Sue a Newspaper: Anti-SLAPP Part Twoby James J. Manning Jr.Read More December 30, 2010The Preliminary 20-Day Notice, Mechanic’s Liens and Stop Notices: California Civil Code sections 3097 & 3097.1by James J. Manning Jr.Read More December 29, 2010How Bankruptcy Affects Tax Obligations for Individuals and Sole Proprietorsby Mark C. SchnitzerRead More December 26, 2010Employer Sues Fired Employees for Defamation- Defeats their Anti-SLAPP Motionby James J. Manning Jr.Read More December 22, 2010Charging Minors Admission to a House Party? Social Host Immunity from Liability Remainsby David G. MooreRead More December 21, 2010Employers- Avoid the Million Dollar Liability in Your Paychecksby Michael G. KerbsRead More December 18, 2010Think Twice Before Suing a Newspaper!by James J. Manning Jr.Read More December 17, 2010Nigerian E-mail Scam Victim Sues Bank, Loses Appealby David G. MooreRead More December 15, 2010Evidence at State Bar Disciplinary Hearings Changing in 2011by Kenneth C. KocourekRead More December 10, 2010Corporate Formalities Checklist: Comply with Corporate Formalities to Ensure Limited Liabilityby Michael G. KerbsRead More December 10, 2010Construction Lenders Beware of California Civil Code section 3137(c)by James J. Manning Jr.Read More December 10, 2010California Litigation Attorney Blog Now Live!by Nancy BrownRead More
