Five Steps to Take if Your Business is Facing a Lawsuit in California
In a comprehensive report, the Small Business Administration (SBA) notes that litigation risk is one of the biggest worries for the owners of small and mid-sized companies. This is an…
Commercial Real Estate: What Constitutes a ‘Failure to Disclose’ in California?
In a real estate transaction, sellers have a legal responsibility to make certain disclosures to the buyer. In California, a Real Estate Transfer Disclosure Statement (TDS) is a required part…
How Private Mediation Can Help Families Resolve Property Disputes
Real property is often among the most valuable assets that people own. As they get older, many people want to pass on their real estate holdings to their family members…
Can an Employer Fire You for “No Reason” in California?
California is a so-called ‘at-will’ employment state.—meaning a company or organization does not need a ‘good cause’ to terminate your employment. In fact, an employer can technically fire you for…
Wage and Hour Law: Four Things that Suggest an Employee May Be Misclassified as Overtime Exempt
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law that provides wage and hour protections to workers in California and across the country. Among other things, the FLSA guarantees…
Contract Litigation: How Do Courts in California Resolve Ambiguous Language?
As anyone who has ever glanced over a business contract knows well, the language often reads as highly technical and redundant. Though it can make contracts more complicated, there is…
What Should I Do If I Am Injured During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
As of April 19th, the California Department of Public Health reports that 28,963 COVID-19 (coronavirus) cases have been confirmed in the state. Sadly, many more people are expected to develop…
COVID-19: California Labor Commissioner Offers Guidance on Wage and Hour Issues
California employers must comply with all applicable state and federal wage and hour regulations. Acknowledging that the current emergency has made things more complicated for everyone, the California Labor Commissioner's…
6 Myths about Sexual Harassment
Many workers struggle with sexual harassment. They dread going into work because they are being propositioned by a boss or subject to a constant barrage of sexual commentary, such as…
How Much Can You Receive in Damages for a Breach of Contract?
When a contracting party breaches an agreement, the injured party can sue in court for a sum of money to make up for the breach. In some situations, a party…