Developers Beware! Comply with the California Environmental Quality Act or Go Broke
California’s Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) was enacted in 1970. The law has…
Proposed California SB 6: Beware of Fraudulent Real Estate Appraising
In light of the public concern that persons connected to real estate…
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…
How Bankruptcy Affects Tax Obligations for Individuals and Sole Proprietors
Our capitalist system encourages individuals to take risks. Some prove…
Employer Sues Fired Employees for Defamation- Defeats their Anti-SLAPP Motion
Fired employees are often a source of problems for a business, especially when…
Employers- Avoid the Million Dollar Liability in Your Paychecks
To the surprise of one California employer, a class action labor and employment…
Think Twice Before Suing a Newspaper!
A few months back, one of my newspaper clients reported about a doctor’s…
Nigerian E-mail Scam Victim Sues Bank, Loses Appeal
While many victims of the so-called “Nigerian e-mail scam” would be too…
Non-Party Recovery of the Costs of a Subpoena Requiring Document Production
Businesses in the Inland Empire already have a hard enough time making ends…
