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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
Tax Strategies – 2011 Year End Tax Planning for Businesses & Individuals
Trusts & Estate Planning Attorney by Kira S. Masteller 818.907.3244 What tax strategies do you have in place for yourself, your family or your business for this year and for the years to come? Whether
Steve Jobs Estate Taxes – Which Way is “Up” for the Jobs Family and for You?
by Robert A. Hull As the world mourns the loss of innovative tech giant Steve Jobs, we learn he may have left his wife, Laurene, and family up to $6.78 billion dollars in Disney and
Franchise Law – 23 Items of the Franchise Disclosure Document (Part 2 of 2)
Franchise & Business Litigation Attorney by David Gurnick 818.907.3285 This is the second of a two part blog on the Franchise Disclosure Document, or FDD. Anyone who offers or sells a franchise in the United States
Franchise Law – 23 Items of the Franchise Disclosure Document (Part 1 of 2)
Franchise & Business Litigation Attorney by David Gurnick 818.907.3285 Since 1979, any company wishing to offer and sell franchises in the United States has been required to prepare and present a written disclosure document to prospective
Before You Buy a Franchise | Franchise Information for the Uninitiated
State Bar Certified Specialist, Franchise & Distribution Law by Tal Grinblat 818.907.3284 When you buy a franchise, you buy more than just the right to sell certain services and/or products. You buy name recognition, a
How Green is Greenland? A Cold, Hard Question for One Publisher
Environmental Litigation by Stephen T. Holzer 818.907.3299 What’s over 100 years old and sports a black eye? The Times Atlas of the World, whose reputation took a hit because of the Greenland map published in its
Maximizing Your Annual Gift | Tax Free Gift Exemption
Trusts & Estate Planning Attorney by Kira S. Masteller 818.907.3244 If your estate is valued over the Federal estate tax exemption ($5,000,000 in 2011 and 2012 and returning to $1,000,000 in 2013), you should consider
Software Licenses (and Apple’s Dominance) Are Reinforced by Ninth Circuit
IP Business Litigation Lawyer Nicholas Kanter 818.907.3289 The Ninth Circuit recently reaffirmed a company’s ability to use a license agreement to significantly restrict customers’ use of its software. In Apple, Inc. v. Pystar Corporation (filed September 28,
Franchise Law Claims: Time Limits
Franchise Litigation Attorney by David Gurnick 818.907.3285 Franchise laws in California and several other states seek to protect both franchisors and franchisees in their investment in a new franchise business. Franchisees are protected under these