Many businesses require employees to follow dress codes. Dress codes are often used to set a certain standard and identity for businesses – and can even be part of their brand. However, an employee could claim that their rights are violated because a dress code policy...
Business acquisitions occur in a variety of different scenarios. Perhaps someone wants to purchase an existing business because they dream of becoming their own boss. Maybe a successful company hopes to expand and believes acquiring a competitor or a business in an...
With the rise of remote work, the rise of interest rates and the destabilization of the housing market over the past several years, even very valuable California commercial real estate markets have fallen on hard times. Unfortunately, unless creative solutions are...
Different factors can lead to partnership disputes, including uneven workloads. If a partner spends more hours in the office or feels like they do more work than the other, they may believe they are not viewed as an equal. Accordingly, disputes may arise. If you are...
California has a thriving real estate market, and navigating its legal landscape successfully requires understanding key laws and regulations. Whether you're buying or selling property in the Golden State, being aware of these laws is crucial for smooth transactions....
A trustee may have to devote years of their life to managing trust resources. In California, a well-funded trust can provide intergenerational asset management. A trust may offer benefits for the person creating the trust and those expecting distributions from the...
On October 1, 2021, the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) launched the Los Angeles County Rent Registry as part of the County’s Rent Stabilization and Tenant Protections Ordinance (RSTPO) and the Mobilehome Rent Stabilization and...
When entering into a business partnership, it is crucial to have a well-drafted partnership agreement that outlines the terms and conditions governing the relationship between each interested individual. It is, therefore, of critical importance for all parties to...
In California, the topic of employees discussing their wages in the workplace is governed by specific legal protections. Both employers and employees need to understand the legal framework surrounding this issue. California law supports wage transparency and...
Estate or trust litigation is often initiated because of questions about the validity of documents. Other times, people recognize that a trustee has a longer-term obligation than the personal representative of an estate in many cases. They may spend decades managing...
