Before a property can be sold, it must have a clear title. Mortgage companies will not issue a loan until it determines whether the seller really owns the home. Insurance companies won't issue a policy, and you cannot buy a…
In some legal, business, or financial relationships, one party places their trust in another party to act in the first party’s best interests. These relationships are usually called fiduciary relationships. Someone who acts as a fiduciary to another has legal…
When the government wishes to seize your property for some public use, like building a school or a road, it normally will file an eminent domain action to obtain possession of the property. But sometimes, government actions have the effect…
If you own real estate jointly with another person or people, there may come a point where you or one or more of your co-owners wants to sell the property. However, if at least one co-owner objects to selling, those…
Many employees have the right under federal law to take unpaid leave for qualifying medical or family-related reasons. Below, the Riverside, CA employment lawyers of Wagner Zemming Christensen, LLP explain the FMLA, who it covers, and what it means for…
White-collar and managerial employees paid a salary instead of an hourly wage are exempt from California wage and hour laws. Conversely, these laws protect non-exempt workers, giving them rights to rest and meal breaks, and overtime pay. The primary class…
Many people have questions regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) while constructing commercial buildings. There's a range of misconceptions and myths that can lead to confusion. During the process of building a new facility, ADA compliance typically isn’t an…
You recently purchased a new home or property. Unbeknownst to you, there was an existing easement on your property. What does this mean? How does this easement affect your ownership and the future value of your property? What Are Easements?…
Running a successful business isn’t easy. Whether it’s a smaller business or a fortune 500 corporation, one of the biggest challenges, aside from being profitable, is managing the employer-employee mutually beneficial relationship. It’s not just dealing with varying personalities and…
If you are offered a job, your prospective employer may also present you with an employment contract to sign as a condition of employment. However, you may wonder if employment contracts are enforceable in California, and what impact an employment…