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Roadmap for Compliance: General and Industry-Specific Guidance for Reopening
We are now on the road to recovery – and the reopening of our businesses. Although most of us wish it were as easy as turning on a light switch, it will not be an
Major Changes to Loan Forgiveness Rules Under the Paycheck Protection Program
As of June 4, 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
When Your Single-Family Home May Not Be Exempt from Local Rent Control
Many California cities (e.g., Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Oakland and San Francisco) have rent control laws that set limits on the amount of rent a landlord may charge a tenant. But not all rental properties
What Documents Can I Destroy While Sheltering at Home?
The following are intended to be helpful tips to assist you in clearing some clutter while we have some time at home. 1. Keep your original estate plan documents in a fire-proof environment, wrapped in
California Governor Extends Executive Order on Evictions
In one of the first executive orders targeting evictions, Governor Gavin Newsom issued an order on March 16, 2020, which lifted restrictions on a local government’s authority to impose limitations on residential and commercial evictions.
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.