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Zane Averbach

2025 California Wildfire Tax Relief

The following summarizes some of the available tax relief procedures for taxpayers affected by the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, and other Los Angeles County wildfires. Answers to commonly asked disaster-related tax questions are…more

California, FEMA, Income Taxes, Insurance Claims, IRS

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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

New California Regulations Target AI Use in Hiring Employees

For many, using artificial intelligence is a common part of our everyday lives, particularly in internet searches. But it’s also used in doctors’ offices, schools, and many more workplaces…more

Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Automated Decision Systems (ADS), California, Employee Rights

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Cindy Cardoza

Franchisee 101: Handle Profit Projections With Care

A New York federal court denied a franchisor’s motion to dismiss a franchisee’s complaint for misrepresentations and improper financial performance representations which allegedly induced the franchisee to enter into multiple…more

Franchise Agreements, Franchisee, Franchisors, Future Profits, Misrepresentation

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Caitlyn Dillon

Franchisee 101: Handle Profit Projections With Care

A New York federal court denied a franchisor’s motion to dismiss a franchisee’s complaint for misrepresentations and improper financial performance representations which allegedly induced the franchisee to enter into multiple…more

Franchise Agreements, Franchisee, Franchisors, Future Profits, Misrepresentation

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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

Beyond the Contract: Non-Signatories to an Arbitration Agreement Can Compel Arbitration

Departing from the ruling in Soltero v. Precise Distribution earlier this year, the California Court of Appeal in the Second District in Gonzalez v. Nowhere Beverly Hills LLC, created a split of authority regarding an alleged…more

Appeals, Arbitration, Arbitration Agreements, Class Action, Contract Terms

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Tal Grinblat

Franchisee 101: Handle Profit Projections With Care

A New York federal court denied a franchisor’s motion to dismiss a franchisee’s complaint for misrepresentations and improper financial performance representations which allegedly induced the franchisee to enter into multiple…more

Franchise Agreements, Franchisee, Franchisors, Future Profits, Misrepresentation

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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

2025 California Wildfire Tax Relief

The following summarizes some of the available tax relief procedures for taxpayers affected by the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, and other Los Angeles County wildfires. Answers to commonly asked disaster-related tax questions are…more

California, FEMA, Income Taxes, Insurance Claims, IRS

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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

LA City Imposes New Registration Requirements (and Fees) for Landlords

The LA City Council passed an amendment to the Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance (JCO), which went into effect January 27, 2025. It applies to most landlords who own and lease residential property within the city, if they are…more

Affordable Housing, Enforcement, Fees, Landlords, Local Ordinance

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Jeffrey Kobulnick

Franchisee 101: Handle Profit Projections With Care

A New York federal court denied a franchisor’s motion to dismiss a franchisee’s complaint for misrepresentations and improper financial performance representations which allegedly induced the franchisee to enter into multiple…more

Franchise Agreements, Franchisee, Franchisors, Future Profits, Misrepresentation

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Barry Kurtz

Franchisee 101: Handle Profit Projections With Care

A New York federal court denied a franchisor’s motion to dismiss a franchisee’s complaint for misrepresentations and improper financial performance representations which allegedly induced the franchisee to enter into multiple…more

Franchise Agreements, Franchisee, Franchisors, Future Profits, Misrepresentation

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Wanjia Li

How do the Los Angeles Wildfires Affect Estate Plans?

The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles and surrounding areas serve as a stark reminder of how unpredictable life can be. Beyond the immediate physical and emotional tolls, these disasters can have long-term implications for…more

Beneficiaries, California, Document Management, Estate Planning, Power of Attorney

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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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Nancy Martinez

From Cutting the Umbilical Cord to Cutting the Child Support Check

Raising a child comes with financial responsibilities, which become tougher when parents’ divorce or separate, and child support payments become necessary. Child support is the amount of money the court orders a parent to pay…more

California, Child Support, Child Support Modification, Custody, Divorce

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Kira Masteller

How do the Los Angeles Wildfires Affect Estate Plans?

The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles and surrounding areas serve as a stark reminder of how unpredictable life can be. Beyond the immediate physical and emotional tolls, these disasters can have long-term implications for…more

Beneficiaries, California, Document Management, Estate Planning, Power of Attorney

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Thomas Morrow

Franchisee 101: Handle Profit Projections With Care

A New York federal court denied a franchisor’s motion to dismiss a franchisee’s complaint for misrepresentations and improper financial performance representations which allegedly induced the franchisee to enter into multiple…more

Franchise Agreements, Franchisee, Franchisors, Future Profits, Misrepresentation

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Vanessa Nellis

Spousal Support 101: A Guide to Payments in a California Divorce

Weddings can be an expensive way to start a marriage; and divorce can be a costly way to end one. A marriage’s financial obligations do not necessarily end when the relationship ends. One of the most significant financial…more

Alimony, California, Division of Assets, Divorce, Family Law Courts

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Heidy Nurinda

Franchisee 101: Handle Profit Projections With Care

A New York federal court denied a franchisor’s motion to dismiss a franchisee’s complaint for misrepresentations and improper financial performance representations which allegedly induced the franchisee to enter into multiple…more

Franchise Agreements, Franchisee, Franchisors, Future Profits, Misrepresentation

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Jessica Rosen

Franchisee 101: Handle Profit Projections With Care

A New York federal court denied a franchisor’s motion to dismiss a franchisee’s complaint for misrepresentations and improper financial performance representations which allegedly induced the franchisee to enter into multiple…more

Franchise Agreements, Franchisee, Franchisors, Future Profits, Misrepresentation

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Matthew Soroky

Franchisee 101: Handle Profit Projections With Care

A New York federal court denied a franchisor’s motion to dismiss a franchisee’s complaint for misrepresentations and improper financial performance representations which allegedly induced the franchisee to enter into multiple…more

Franchise Agreements, Franchisee, Franchisors, Future Profits, Misrepresentation

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Joshua Stein

Los Angeles Fires: Employers Should Weigh Employee Needs With Current Laws

The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have significantly impacted businesses and their employees – employers should be aware of their responsibilities to support their workforce during this challenging time…more

California, Employee Benefits, Employee Rights, Employees, Employment Policies

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Katherine Wallman

Franchisee 101: Handle Profit Projections With Care

A New York federal court denied a franchisor’s motion to dismiss a franchisee’s complaint for misrepresentations and improper financial performance representations which allegedly induced the franchisee to enter into multiple…more

Franchise Agreements, Franchisee, Franchisors, Future Profits, Misrepresentation

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Tal Yeyni

Los Angeles Fires: Employers Should Weigh Employee Needs With Current Laws

The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have significantly impacted businesses and their employees – employers should be aware of their responsibilities to support their workforce during this challenging time…more

California, Employee Benefits, Employee Rights, Employees, Employment Policies

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Keith Zimmet

Corporate Transparency Act Year-End Deadlines Rapidly Approaching

As we previously communicated in a client compliance alert last November, the federal Corporate Transparency Act (the CTA went into effect on January 1, 2024) requires certain organizations including corporations, limited…more

Anti-Corruption, Anti-Money Laundering, Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, Filing Deadlines

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