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April 2026 Newsletter
Construction projects: Avoiding common legal pitfalls
Construction projects in California involve multiple moving parts, tight timelines and strict regulatory requirements. As such, even well-planned projects can be impacted by legal issues if risks are not addressed early. Understanding the common concerns that tend to...
Legal guidance for builders: Best practices in contract drafting
Individual construction projects can generate tens of thousands of dollars or more in revenue for construction companies. Excitement about the opportunity represented by a project can sometimes prompt business leaders to rush forward without thoroughly protecting the...
How to Recover from the California Real Estate Recovery Fund for Broker Fraud
Real estate fraud can cause significant financial harm to buyers, sellers, and investors. When a licensed real estate broker or salesperson commits fraud and the victim cannot recover damages directly from the licensee, California law provides a potential remedy...
How to Partition Real Property in California
Disputes often arise when multiple people own real estate together. Co-owners may disagree about whether to sell the property, how it should be managed, or who should continue living there. When these disagreements cannot be resolved, California law provides a legal...
How to File a Mechanics Lien in California
When construction work is completed but payment is delayed or withheld, California law provides a remedy known as a mechanics lien. A properly recorded mechanics lien places a claim against the property being improved and can ultimately lead to foreclosure if the debt...
Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Employees
Employers must properly classify workers under federal and state wage and hour laws. One of the most important distinctions is whether an employee is classified as exempt or non-exempt. This classification determines whetheremployees are entitled to overtime pay and...
Can You Recover Attorneys’ Fees in California Litigation?
A common question in any lawsuit is whether the winning party can recover attorneys’ fees from the losing party. In California, the answer depends on the legal basis for fee recovery. Unlike systems where the losing party automatically pays, California generally...
Independent Contractor or Employee? What California Businesses Should Know
In California, workers are presumed to be employees unless the hiring entity proves otherwise. Misclassification can lead to liability and penalties including the obligation to pay back wages, unpaid overtime, legal fees, tax penalties, and costly litigation. The ABC...
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