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The state of California and its political subdivisions such as counties and municipalities have a broad power called “eminent domain.” Many people use the term “condemnation” instead of the formal legal title to refer to this power, but the end result is the same: by...
If California passes Senate Bill 1079, cities, counties and government agencies can seize private residential properties after 90 days of vacancy. This law applies to apartment complexes and other residential buildings owned by corporations or limited liability...
If you’re in the process of exercising eminent domain, then you need to know the law and how to use it to your advantage. This is especially true when it comes to addressing matters related to just compensation, where one bad move could cost you or your agency A...
Under the U.S. Constitution, the government is allowed to take private property in furtherance of the public interest. In exchange, the government is required to provide the landowner with “just compensation.” In an ever-growing area like Los Angeles and surrounding...
Throughout your time as a business owner and operator in Los Angeles, you will no doubt face many unexpected hurdles. Your experience running a business will play a vital role in how you face these hurdles and ultimately overcome them. Some of them you can avoid...
When forming a business in California, you will face many critical decisions. One of the earliest of these decisions involves choosing the type of business structure that will best benefit your enterprise. While an attorney experienced in business transactional work...
Business owners, unfortunately, can find themselves the target of unscrupulous customers and even employees who fake a slip-and-fall in order to make a claim and cash out. It's actually fairly easy for someone to fake a fall and injuries — especially if this is...
California's wage and hour laws have become very complex over the years. Employers who do not fully understand them can suffer serious legal trouble if they violate these laws. The fact that the violation was unintentional will not help if an employee decides to file...
It might be hard to believe but developing a limited liability company (LLC) in California is not especially difficult. In truth, most entrepreneurs could perform the required steps alone. However, there is much more to creating a prosperous new business enterprise...
Construction contractors operating in California work hard to build a reputation for quality workmanship at fair rates. When allegations arise that a contractor's work is substandard or defective, it can destroy this hard-won reputation. Even a single successful...