LIS PENDENS (“A SUIT PENDING”) AND THE PERILS OF NOT MEETING THE “REAL PROPERTY CLAIM” REQUIREMENT
LIS PENDENS (“A SUIT PENDING”) AND THE PERILS OF NOT MEETING THE “REAL PROPERTY…
Shhh…Quiet, Title! When “Ancient” Mortgages or Deeds of Trust Come Back to Haunt You
Shhh…Quiet, Title! When “Ancient” Mortgages or Deeds of Trust Come Back to…
Should Lawyers "force" their clients to mediate?
Once again, I have a cautionary tale about the perils of NOT mediating a…
Contractual Arbitration Provisions Under California Law
If you have ever purchased or sold a home, or seen a medical doctor, no doubt…
Arbitrator Disclosures Give Rise To Litigation
No Man is an Island: Court rules that arbitrators need not live in splendid…
The Uncertainty of Litigation
Attorneys regularly counsel their clients regarding the unpredictability of…
Not All Arbitration Clauses Are Enforceable
It is common practice among retailers to use form contracts which are presented…
The Consequences of a "Failed" Mediation
Several years ago, a judge called me to see if I could mediate a matter that…
Right to Arbitrate May be Waived by Proceeding With a Lawsuit
The California Court of Appeal recently found that a plaintiff’s election to…
