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When There is Only a Will There’s No Way You’re Avoiding Probate
A common misconception is that when you die with a Will, your heirs avoid probate. In California when you die with a Will and the total assets owned in your sole name exceed $166,250, your
Franchise 101: A Sticky Situation; and Expo Is No Excuse
Franchisor 101: A Sticky Situation A federal court in Maryland entered default judgment and a permanent injunction in favor of an ice cream franchisor against a franchisee that continued operating its ice cream shop after
Good News for Employers: No Attorney Fees to Prevailing Plaintiffs on Non-Wage Claims
The threat of statutory attorney fees to a prevailing plaintiff in a wage and hour lawsuit is often leveraged to force settlements from employer defendants. In a welcomed ruling for employers, a California Court of
Update Regarding Loan Forgiveness Under the Paycheck Protection Program
We previously prepared a detailed Frequently Asked Questions blog (as of May 18, 2020), relating to issues arising out of PPP Loan Applications (the “May 18 FAQ”). This May 26, 2020 update is a supplement to the previous FAQ.
Employers Beware: Don’t Delay in Seeking to Compel Arbitration of Employment Disputes
It is equally important that an employer move quickly to enforce an arbitration agreement when an employee files a claim outside of the designated arbitration forum.
Update: FAQ Regarding Loan Forgiveness Under the Paycheck Protection Program
(as of May 18, 2020) On March 27, 2020, Congress passed and the President signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act“), which is an approximately $2 trillion stimulus and
PPP: Update on “Necessity” Requirement
(as of May 13, 2020) On March 27, 2020, Congress passed and the President signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), which is an approximately $2 trillion stimulus and
I Expect an Inheritance: Do I Really Need a Prenuptial Agreement?
YES! If you don’t have a prenuptial agreement the California Family Code applies. You might as well familiarize yourself with California law and decide whether you want to opt out via a prenuptial agreement. Your
Jump Client Cases to the Front of the Line – Use Judicial Reference
Due to COVID-19, courts in many California counties suspended civil trials, if they did not close to civil filings altogether. As of May 7, 2020 courts in these 14 counties were closed for all civil
Los Angeles Weaponizes and Expands Its COVID-19 Rent Control Ordinance
On May 6, 2020 the LA City Council passed a new eviction control Ordinance to strengthen the temporary eviction prohibitions enacted March 31, 2020. The amended Ordinance, which amends the Los Angeles Municipal Code, not