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 of a residential sale. The core purpose of a TDS…
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 and loved ones. For a number of different reasons, splitting…
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 no reason at all. That being said, companies cannot remove…
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 overtime pay (1.5x) to non-exempt employees who work more than…
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 a good reason that contracts are drafted with legalese: an…
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 the illness in the coming days and weeks. In an…
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 Office has released COVID-19-related guidance on four key wage and…
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 slurs, jokes, or even provocative imagery. At our law firm,…
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 can seek specific performance, meaning a court order to force…
The spread of the novel coronavirus continues unabated. Each day, thousands of Americans are diagnosed with the virus, many of whom suffer complications that require hospitalization. In response, state and local governments have ordered shutdowns of non-essential businesses. Unfortunately, not…