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California Election – Los Angeles County Measure by Measure
Los Angeles Environmental & Business by Stephen T. Holzer November 1, 2012 We’ve already discussed the pros and cons of the California Propositions appearing on the ballot next week, with a look at what major groups
California Landowners & Managers: 7 New Laws in Effect January 1st
Commercial Real Estate Litigation Paul C. Bauducco 818.907.3245 Whether you own private or commercial rental property, serve as a member of a housing association, are a California realtor, or just have an interest in buying,
Employers: Methods for Computing Commissions Must be Put in Writing
Employment Defense Attorney Los Angeles by Sue M. Bendavid 818.907.3220 Beginning January 1st, all companies employing commissioned workers in California must provide written agreements describing the method by which commissions are computed and paid, per
California Home Care Services: Senior Fraud Prevention
Estate Planning & Trust Attorney by Kira S. Masteller 818.907.3244 According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, elder abuse and senior fraud are common crimes because of several factors: Senior citizens tend to have valuable
November Propositions |California Ballot Initiatives’ Pros & Cons Part 2
Los Angeles Business Litigation Lawyer Stephen T. Holzer September 21, 2012 Last week we took a look at Propositions 30 through 35 – the first six of the 11 new ballot measures Californians will see
November Propositions | California Ballot Initiatives’ Pros & Cons Part 1 of 2
Los Angeles Environmental Lawyer by Stephen T. Holzer September 11, 2012 Eleven Propositions will appear on the ballot in November. Though the Secretary of State’s (SOS’s) office has them all listed on their website, we thought
Municipal Bankruptcies – When Local Governments Go Belly-Up
Environmental Law & Civil Litigation AttorneyJune 6, 2012 by Stephen T. Holzer When an individual opts to declare bankruptcy, he or she generally qualifies for either Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, in which the individual’s property is
Medical Marijuana Use Not Protected by ADA, 9th Circuit
Wage and Hour Defense by Nicole Kamm 818.907.3235 In 2008, the California Supreme Court held in Ross v. Ragingwire that an employer may lawfully terminate an employee (or refuse to hire an applicant) who tests
Another Blow for Property Owners Challenging Foreclosure
Real Estate Litigation Attorney by Nicholas Kanter 818-907-3289 When challenging a foreclosure sale, property owners look to defects or irregularities in the foreclosure process, which is strictly regulated by California’s Civil Code, to have the sale
Mechanics Liens — Smart Tools of Construction Industry Professionals, and Bane of Property Owners
Construction Litigation by Paul C. Bauducco (818) 907-3245 In 1791, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison proposed the first mechanics liens legislation in order to promote development in Washington. The Maryland Assembly (which governed Washington at