Attorneys Who Enter Business Agreements with Friends Should Use the Same Standards as Business Agreements with Clients
Rule 3-300 of the Rules of Professional Conduct provides that a member of the…
A Lender Owes No Duty to a Borrower to Disclose an Intent to Defraud the Borrower
Are a homeowner's damages for the decline in the value of their home the fault…
Finally, A Victory For The “Imperfect” Homeowner!
No one is perfect, right? Still haven’t gotten around to inspecting your…
Warning to Contractors and Material Suppliers: Your Workers' Smoking May Be Hazardous to Your Wealth
A flooring contractor was found to have negligently caused a fire that damaged…
Oops! Foreclosing Trustee Has to Eat Error
A piece of real property in Watsonville, CA was subject to a non-judicial…
Developers May Be Liable to Homeowners for Marketing to Sub-prime Buyers
The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeal Fires a Warning Shot Across the Bow of…
What is the Legal Value of a Cat?
Under California law, the general measure of damages for injury to personal…
Dishonest Notaries Can Escape Civil Liability After 6 Years
A dishonest notary can corrupt the chain of title of real property with a void…
Landlord Responsibilities to Neighboring Properties for Problem Tenants
Landlords: Keep tabs on your tenants or you could pay dearly. Many people…
HOA Fees are Non-Dischargeable in Bankruptcy
A homeowner that owns property subject to homeowners association ("HOA") dues…
