A California property line dispute has the potential to cause lasting damage to relationships between neighbors. Yet, these disputes are not uncommon, and this is likely due in part to the fact that property lines are invisible, leading to conflicts over where...
What should I understand about a contract novation?
Negotiations to set up the commercial use of a property are not always easy. Sometimes even after the signing of a contract, events compel the signatories to the agreement to come back to renegotiate the deal. This may result in a contract novation. The Motley Fool...
4 possible defenses against breach of contract
Every case is unique and it helps to know some of the legal options before getting into a complex business litigation. California Civil Code outlines several of the common defenses against breach of contract. Review them to consider which may be a good fit. Duress If...
G.I. Industries v. City of Thousand Oaks (Arakelian Enterprises) – CEQA Exemptions should be agendized to avoid Brown Act violation
New case today regarding agendizing of CEQA exemptions. Prior to this case it was just considered a best practice to agendize exemption determinations in order to get the benefit of the doctrine of exhaustion of administrative remedies. This new case pushes the...
How can you protect commercial real estate investments?
Investing in commercial real estate in California allows you to diversify your portfolio and increase your residual income. However, market volatility, bad tenants and even natural disasters could impact your returns. Knowing how to fortify your commercial real estate...
LLC formation can protect your personal assets during a lawsuit
When choosing a business structure, it is important to consider how it can impact personal assets. As the owner of an LLC, you are a member and if your company has to pay legal fees or settlements, you do not have to open up your personal bank account. LLCs are their...
Four steps for dissolving a partnership
As you started your journey to owning a business, you may have needed to form a partnership. Unfortunately, nearly 70 percent of partnerships eventually fail. If you find yourself in that situation, California law has established steps for you to follow. 1. Review the...
What are your alternate dispute resolution options?
During a business dispute, you can choose to go to court or to solve the dispute through other means. Alternate dispute resolution allows you to skip the trial and judge entirely. According to the California courts, alternate dispute resolution provides a less formal...
Who should maintain an easement on your property?
Having an easement may not be the most welcome news for your property, but it may be necessary so that another property owner can access landlocked property just beyond your land. With the easement established, you might wonder who has the responsibility of keeping up...
How can you prevent future litigation by protecting your company’s data?
Nowadays, most businesses store vital information on their computer system. Generally, the use of networks and cloud-based technologies benefits companies. It allows the business to operate more efficiently. However, if your company stores private client and employee...