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Zane Averbach

2020 Ballot: California’s Propositions 15, 19 Amend Tax on Real Property

Of the twelve statewide ballot propositions certified to appear on the ballot for the upcoming election on November 3, 2020, two seek to amend the taxation of real property in California. Before diving into the proposed changes,…more

Ballot Measures, Fair Market Value, Legislative Agendas, Property Tax, Proposed Legislation

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Paul Bauducco

Small Claims: When Litigating Without a Lawyer Makes Sense

Many people and businesses have disputes or suffer damages in the thousands of dollars, which they need to resolve or seek compensation for. The dispute or claim might involve the sale of used furniture or other personal…more

De Novo Standard of Review, Filing Fees, Litigation Strategies, Small Claims Court

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Sue Bendavid

PAGA: Early Evaluation Conference

This is the final of a three-part series addressing the changes to California’s Private Attorneys General Act. In this part we discuss the Early Evaluation Conference…more

Employees, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Litigation, Labor Law Violations, Litigation Strategies

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Caitlyn Dillon

Franchisee 101: Non-Compete Jumpstarted in Bankruptcy

A Michigan bankruptcy court held that a debtor-franchisee seeking to reject a franchise agreement for an auto repair center could not reject either a stand-alone confidentiality agreement with the franchisor or the non-compete…more

Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Court, Commercial Bankruptcy, Confidentiality Agreements, Debtors

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Peter Ente

Feds Mandate Legal Entity Reporting

As of Jan. 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act goes live. The CTA creates a national database of information concerning individuals who, directly or indirectly, own a substantial interest in, or hold substantial control…more

Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, Financial Crimes, FinCEN, Reporting Requirements

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Steven Feldman

Co-ops: A Tool for Small Business Recovery

Many small businesses have been hurt or even destroyed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Owners may have lost their business and their funds. One of the legal tools that can help some owners recover is the business cooperative, or…more

Business Strategies, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Small Business

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Ian Ferber-Paxson

CA Employers: Noncompetes Voided, Notify Employees

A new California law concerning employee noncompete agreements and clauses went into effect Jan. 1, 2024, and requires affected employers to take action by Feb. 14, 2024. The new law, codified at Business & Professions Code…more

Employer Liability Issues, Employment Contract, Non-Compete Agreements, Restrictive Covenants, State Labor Laws

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Tal Grinblat

Franchisee 101: Non-Compete Jumpstarted in Bankruptcy

A Michigan bankruptcy court held that a debtor-franchisee seeking to reject a franchise agreement for an auto repair center could not reject either a stand-alone confidentiality agreement with the franchisor or the non-compete…more

Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Court, Commercial Bankruptcy, Confidentiality Agreements, Debtors

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Michael Hackman

2020 Ballot: California’s Propositions 15, 19 Amend Tax on Real Property

Of the twelve statewide ballot propositions certified to appear on the ballot for the upcoming election on November 3, 2020, two seek to amend the taxation of real property in California. Before diving into the proposed changes,…more

Ballot Measures, Fair Market Value, Legislative Agendas, Property Tax, Proposed Legislation

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Alex Hemmelgarn

2020 Ballot: California’s Propositions 15, 19 Amend Tax on Real Property

Of the twelve statewide ballot propositions certified to appear on the ballot for the upcoming election on November 3, 2020, two seek to amend the taxation of real property in California. Before diving into the proposed changes,…more

Ballot Measures, Fair Market Value, Legislative Agendas, Property Tax, Proposed Legislation

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Stephen Holzer

Business Beware: Environmental and Occupational Warnings Under Prop 65

After 34 years California’s Proposition 65 continues to serve as a ripe source of litigation against businesses which fail to warn that their products can expose consumers to chemicals that cause cancer or reproductive toxicity…more

Manufacturers, Proposition 65, Safety Data Sheets, Toxic Chemicals, Toxic Exposure

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Nicholas Kanter

CA Employers: Noncompetes Voided, Notify Employees

A new California law concerning employee noncompete agreements and clauses went into effect Jan. 1, 2024, and requires affected employers to take action by Feb. 14, 2024. The new law, codified at Business & Professions Code…more

Employer Liability Issues, Employment Contract, Non-Compete Agreements, Restrictive Covenants, State Labor Laws

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Jeffrey Kobulnick

Franchisee 101: Non-Compete Jumpstarted in Bankruptcy

A Michigan bankruptcy court held that a debtor-franchisee seeking to reject a franchise agreement for an auto repair center could not reject either a stand-alone confidentiality agreement with the franchisor or the non-compete…more

Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Court, Commercial Bankruptcy, Confidentiality Agreements, Debtors

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Barry Kurtz

Franchisee 101: Non-Compete Jumpstarted in Bankruptcy

A Michigan bankruptcy court held that a debtor-franchisee seeking to reject a franchise agreement for an auto repair center could not reject either a stand-alone confidentiality agreement with the franchisor or the non-compete…more

Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Court, Commercial Bankruptcy, Confidentiality Agreements, Debtors

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John Marshall

Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department Provides Guidance on Rent Repayment Agreements

We previously wrote about the LA City Council’s March 31, 2020 Ordinance which, among other things, gave tenants up to 12 months following the expiration of the Local Emergency Period to repay past due rent that was unpaid due…more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Landlords, Relief Measures, Rent, Rental Property

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Kira Masteller

What Is A Living Trust?

A living trust is a way of holding title to your assets so they will not have to go through probate (a Court supervised estate administration) upon your death. The trust states what happens to your assets if you are…more

Asset Management, Asset Protection, Beneficiaries, Estate Planning, Living Trust

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Vanessa Nellis

Divorcing: How to Communicate with a Difficult Ex Knowing it Will Be Read in Court

One big mistake clients make is letting their emotions get the best of them during the divorce process, and then documenting it in writing (text, email, comments on social media, etc.), which are later used as exhibits in court…more

Divorce, Marriage, Spouses

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Heidy Nurinda

Franchisee 101: Non-Compete Jumpstarted in Bankruptcy

A Michigan bankruptcy court held that a debtor-franchisee seeking to reject a franchise agreement for an auto repair center could not reject either a stand-alone confidentiality agreement with the franchisor or the non-compete…more

Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Court, Commercial Bankruptcy, Confidentiality Agreements, Debtors

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Jessica Rosen

Franchisee 101: Non-Compete Jumpstarted in Bankruptcy

A Michigan bankruptcy court held that a debtor-franchisee seeking to reject a franchise agreement for an auto repair center could not reject either a stand-alone confidentiality agreement with the franchisor or the non-compete…more

Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Court, Commercial Bankruptcy, Confidentiality Agreements, Debtors

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Matthew Soroky

Franchisee 101: Non-Compete Jumpstarted in Bankruptcy

A Michigan bankruptcy court held that a debtor-franchisee seeking to reject a franchise agreement for an auto repair center could not reject either a stand-alone confidentiality agreement with the franchisor or the non-compete…more

Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Court, Commercial Bankruptcy, Confidentiality Agreements, Debtors

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Joshua Stein

California Increases State Minimum Wage (UPDATED)

The State of California’s minimum wage is set to increase to $16.50 per hour (an increase of $0.50 from the current minimum wage of $16.00), on January 1, 2025. The state minimum wage will apply to all employers, regardless of…more

California, Employees, Employer Liability Issues, Labor Reform, Minimum Salary

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Katherine Wallman

Franchisee 101: Non-Compete Jumpstarted in Bankruptcy

A Michigan bankruptcy court held that a debtor-franchisee seeking to reject a franchise agreement for an auto repair center could not reject either a stand-alone confidentiality agreement with the franchisor or the non-compete…more

Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Court, Commercial Bankruptcy, Confidentiality Agreements, Debtors

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Tal Yeyni

PAGA: Early Evaluation Conference

This is the final of a three-part series addressing the changes to California’s Private Attorneys General Act. In this part we discuss the Early Evaluation Conference…more

Employees, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Litigation, Labor Law Violations, Litigation Strategies

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Keith Zimmet

Update Regarding the Paycheck Protection Program

On December 21, 2020, the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, which includes the COVID-Related Tax Relief Act of 2020 (“COVIDTRA”). The President is expected to…more

Borrowers, CARES Act, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Loan Forgiveness, Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

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Lewitt Hackman

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