A Strategic Look at Federal Court Removal
The February 2020 issue of Riverside Lawyer magazine focuses on federal-court practice and the relationship between federal and California state courts. It... Read More
What California’s New Data Privacy Law Means for Your Business
On January 1, 2020, a landmark new data privacy law went into effect in California. The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) creates... Read More
Myths Regarding Entity Formation
As corporate and transactional lawyers, we regularly assist clients in forming legal entities for their businesses, including corporations and limited liability companies.... Read More
How and Why to Use a Statutory Close Corporation
A corporation is often not the ideal entity choice for a closely held business – meaning one owned and operated by a small number... Read More
Partition as a Tool in Real Estate and Partnership Disputes
When two or more persons own real estate together, disputes may arise for a variety of reasons. One owner might accuse another... Read More
California May Require Broker-Dealers and Financial Advisers to Report Financial Elder Abuse
California’s financial elder abuse laws are some of the strictest in the nation. “Financial abuse” occurs when someone hides or obtains the... Read More
Commercial Lease Fees Disguised as CAM Charges
Be Wary of Improper Property Management Fees Disguised as CAM Charges Commercial leases often require tenants in a multi-tenant development (such as... Read More
5 Common Mistakes People Make When Forming a California LLC
Five Common Mistakes People Make When Forming a California LLC Due to its flexibility, pass-through tax treatment and the freedom it allows... Read More
Substance, Not Form, Determines What Constitutes a “Security”
Ninth Circuit Issues Reminder That Substance, Not Form, Determines What Constitutes a “Security” A common misconception is that the securities laws apply... Read More
Financial Elder Abuse
Financial Elder Abuse in Contract and Real Estate Disputes The legal meaning of “elder abuse” is broader than many people realize. The... Read More