Real Estate Transactions and Business sales transaction generally view environmental due diligence for potential purchasers generally view environmental due diligence sufficient if a Phase I toxic environmental assessment is completed with a "clean" result or with...
Commercial Real Estate Agents and Brokers have new, stricter California Agency Disclosure requirements as of January 1, 2015. Senate Bill No. 1171 (August 2014, effective January 1, 2015) amends California Civil Code (Civ.Code) section 2079.13 affects "any commercial...
Most witnesses, even seasoned experts, enter trial with a clear story and narrative in their head. However, after the lengthy questioning of direct examination, the scrutiny of opposing counsel under cross-examination, and the pressure of the witness box, many expert...
Whether you're contemplating the purchase or sale of a commercial real estate property, there are many different issues that you should consider before you open or close escrow. In an ideal situation, you will retain a real estate attorney from the outset of the...
While litigation and the courts are a great way to regain losses, potential clients should be prepared for a fight. Before any action is filed, an attorney should review the case to discuss what legal bases the client has for the claim, the client's likelihood of...
Unlawful detainers are already fraught with procedural pitfalls and now due to budget cuts and an increase in "pro per" litigants, landlords face additional delays and difficulties in removing tenants that refuse to pay. The old saying "time is money" holds especially...
Employers and employees need to protect the businesses and jobs in California by strongly opposing two (2) Assembly Bills: AB 67 and AB 357. AB 67 provides that California employers shall compensate an employee at no less than twice the employees regular...
This is a very common question for owners of rental properties. Of course, like most things in life, there are advantages and disadvantages to consider when deciding whether to form a limited liability company (LLC) to hold your rental property. While I cannot...
In honor of tax season, we wanted to remind our business clients that some legal fees may be deductible for tax purposes. Regardless of your entity type (e.g., corporation, limited liability company or partnership), we encourage all of our business clients to visit a...
The Los Angeles City Council recently changed the game for future real estate development in the city. Like most cities in California, the entitlement approval process in Los Angeles (the "City") required real estate developers to indemnify the City against any...