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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
What is a C Corporation? A C corporation is the default corporate structure under federal tax law. It is treated as a separate legal and tax-paying entity. C corporations are generally subject to double taxation, meaning their income is taxed at the entity level when...
Starting a business with partners requires careful planning. One of the most important steps in protecting both the company and its owners is creating a shareholders agreement or operating agreement. These internal agreements establishhow the business will be managed,...
Forming a corporation or limited liability company (LLC) generally protects business owners from personal liability. However, that protection is not absolute. In certain circumstances, a court may disregard the entity’s separate legal existence and hold owners...
One of the first questions in any legal dispute is where a lawsuit should be filed. Filing in the wrong court, county or state can delay your case or lead to dismissal. In California, the answer depends on two main concepts: jurisdiction and venue. Before a court can...
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