Construction

Unlicensed Contractors Can Agree to Binding Arbitration

However, results will likely be unfavorable to the unlicensed contractor.…


Professional employee

Law Clerk Claims Not to be a "Professional," Loses Appeal

Thanks to the recent decision in Zelasko-Barrett v. Brayton-Purcell, LLP,…


sabbatical vacation

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

Many larger companies allow employees to take extended time off from employment…


Discovery Documents

Jumbled Document Production Equals $74,809 In Sanctions

“Document Dump” Falls Back on “Dumpster” We’ve all received copies of documents…


past due debt

How to Collect a Debt

During the economic downturn of the last few years, an increasing number of our…


HOA

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

Many residents of Southern California live in planned developments which are…


Buy-Sell Agreements: An Introduction – Part I

Assume that you hold 50% of the shares in a successful corporation.  The other…


A Judicial Foreclosure Sale Tale: Training for Deputies

Judicial foreclosure sales appear to be so rare in Riverside County that the…


California Judicial Council

Trees Saved From Slaughter!

The California Rules of Court have been amended to stop unnecessary filings, to…