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
In July of 2009, the City of Lancaster resorted to a unique plan in an effort…
Corporations Take Risks by Bringing E-discovery In-House
Corporations often opt to handle e-discovery internally. However, Inside…
Sending a Debt Collection Letter to Debtor’s Place of Employment May Violate the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
In a stunning 2 – 1 decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, a lawyer…
Corporate Officer Liability for Failure to Supervise
General Supervisory Statute Grants No Private Remedy For Third Parties Although…
Salas v. Sierra Chemical Co. - Undocumented Workers May Be Precluded From Bringing Claims Against Employers
Employers will want to pay close attention to the California Supreme Court’s…
What You Should Not Do When Trying To Collect On A Debt
Several months ago, I posted a blog on the steps you "should" take in order to…
Homebuilders: Good News About Your Alternative Nonadversarial Prelitigation Contractual Provision
California Senate Bill 800 (“Right to Repair” or “Fix It” law; Civil Code sec.…
Not All Arbitration Clauses Are Enforceable
It is common practice among retailers to use form contracts which are presented…
Unlicensed Contractors Can Agree to Binding Arbitration
However, results will likely be unfavorable to the unlicensed contractor.…
Law Clerk Claims Not to be a "Professional," Loses Appeal
Thanks to the recent decision in Zelasko-Barrett v. Brayton-Purcell, LLP,…