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…
Charging Minors Admission to a House Party? Social Host Immunity from Liability Remains
California law provides broad immunity from civil liability for a social host…
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…
Evidence at State Bar Disciplinary Hearings Changing in 2011
Beginning January 1, 2011, the California Evidence Code, as applied in civil…
Corporate Formalities Checklist: Comply with Corporate Formalities to Ensure Limited Liability
Comply with Corporate Formalities to Ensure Limited Liability By Michael G.…
Construction Lenders Beware of California Civil Code section 3137(c)
Construction lenders beware of California Civil Code section 3137(c), which…