Calemine v. Samuelson- Duty to Disclose Prior Construction Defect Lawsuits
As residential real estate home sales seem to be showing signs of life,…
U.S. Supreme Court Delivers Body-Blow To Employee Class Action Litigation
Employers seeking to avoid class action litigation should be encouraged by the…
The Tax Cost of Litigation Part I
When a plaintiff wins a judgment or reaches a settlement, the tax man will be…
Tax Issues in Identity Theft
Identity theft is on the rise and is a frustrating process for victims. Some…
The Perils of Acting as an "Owner-Builder"
With the economy starting to show signs of life, many homeowners are beginning…
Dog Beaten With Bat by Neighbor; Owner Recovers Emotional Distress Damages
Striking your neighbors dog with a bat may allow your neighbor to recover…
California Courts Narrowly Construe Covenants Not to Compete
As mentioned previously in this space, over the last several years California…
Circumventing Workers Compensation Preemption
Recently, one of our clients was sued by an allegedly negligent third party…
Hiring a Contractor? Make Sure the Contractor Is Insured!
Recently, I had a case where a husband and wife, who were in the process of…
Arbitrator Disclosures Give Rise To Litigation
No Man is an Island: Court rules that arbitrators need not live in splendid…