When your business is flourishing, your competitors may not be too happy about it. Rumors may surface that you are engaging in unfair business practices even though your company complies with the law. In the end, these falsehoods may cost your business customers or...
As a landlord, you are probably aware that disputes are bound to arise between you and the tenants at some point in time. Unfortunately, such misunderstandings are almost unavoidable, and it is essential that you know how to deal with them. There is no clear-cut way...
Save The Date! Join Us for a day of Networking at our Clay Shoot Before the MHI Convention and Expo! Date & Time: Sunday, April 10, 2022 / 9:00 a.m. - Noon Improve business opportunities during the Manufactured Housing Institute’s (MHI) Congress & Expo with an...
The misappropriation of a trust and the assets it holds is a serious problem that could lead to criminal penalties for the trustee. Trustees who embezzle funds or remove assets may be held personally liable for doing so. If you believe that a trustee has embezzled or...
Back in October 2019, California passed a new law (AB 51) that forbids employers from forcing mandatory arbitration clauses on their employees as a condition of their employment. Naturally, a lot of businesses weren’t pleased. Therefore, it was almost immediately met...
Hart Kienle Pentecost (HKP) shareholder and managing partner, Andrew Kienle, recently prevailed in a two-week trust and estate litigation trial in Orange County. In the case, HKP represented the respondent, who was being sued by his brothers to challenge the validity...
Starting a new business can be exciting and terrifying at the same time. You might have the perfect product or service, but if you don't know what legal issues to consider when starting a new business, then it's going to be difficult to get your company off the...
We are pleased to announce that Hart King has changed its name to Hart Kienle Pentecost, effective January 1, 2022. The name is changing to reflect new firm leadership and to confirm the enduring advocacy and exceptional legal services our clients have come to expect...
