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,…
Vacation Time Disguised as a "Sabbatical" May Require Employee Compensation Upon Termination
Many larger companies allow employees to take extended time off from employment…
Jumbled Document Production Equals $74,809 In Sanctions
“Document Dump” Falls Back on “Dumpster” We’ve all received copies of documents…
How to Collect a Debt
During the economic downturn of the last few years, an increasing number of our…
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…
Fee Disputes Between Lawyers and Their Clients: Deadbeat Clients Beat Back Against Their Lawyers
Since the panic of '08, many lawyers have seen an increase in the number of…
A Judicial Foreclosure Sale Tale: Training for Deputies
Judicial foreclosure sales appear to be so rare in Riverside County that the…
Trees Saved From Slaughter!
The California Rules of Court have been amended to stop unnecessary filings, to…