What Are the Elements of an Enforceable Business Contract?
When creating a business contract, the last thing you should do is leave some element of the contract open to interpretation. Drafting and establishing a straightforward contract that leaves no…
Who Owns the Intellectual Property in a Business Partnership?
When you embark on a new business venture with another person, it is easy to imagine that the enthusiasm and the vision you share with them will be aligned forever.…
Quiet Title Actions vs. Quit Claim Deeds
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…
What Constitutes a Breach of Fiduciary Duty?
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.…
What Is Inverse Condemnation and How Is it Different from Eminent Domain?
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…
Understanding Partition Actions
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.…
What Are My Rights under the FMLA?
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…
Which Workers Are Exempt from Overtime Laws in California?
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…
Purchasing Commercial Real Estate that Is Not ADA Compliant
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…
Can Easements Affect the Value of a Property?
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…