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Defects that arise during and after construction result in many problems for all involved parties. When people hear about a construction defect, they often feel bad for the property owner, but general contractors also suffer when problems like this occur. Further,...
In two recent cases, courts considered the actions of private parties in determining that public entities were not liable for inverse condemnation or dangerous conditions of public property. In City of Oroville v. Superior Court, 2019 Cal. LEXIS 5950, the court...
Managing shareholder Brian Bergman has been named the Co-Chair of the Litigation Section of the Beverly Hills Bar Association. The Beverly Hills Bar Association is nationally recognized as a leading bar association, and as an active, activist group. The BHBA develops...
Managing shareholder, Brian Bergman, is the Programs Chair for the Beverly Hills Bar Association Litigation Section and hosted a recent presentation at the BHBA. The program "WHAT IS A WRIT PETITION AND HOW TO GET ONE GRANTED" was held on Wednesday August 14,...
Without eminent domain, the United States would not look as it does today. No highway system would connect us across the country, and our national parks might be smaller. Our cities would certainly not look the same.However, as essential as the use of eminent domain...
A construction project that runs behind schedule -- something that tends to happen fairly often -- can become problematic. It can even lead to a loss of revenue.For instance, perhaps the building is intended to be a storefront. The owner wants to open in the summer to...
People who love spicy foods might not recognize their favorite Sriracha sauce by name, but they certainly recognize the green caps and rooster logo on bottles of the fiery sauce made from chili peppers, distilled vinegar, garlic, sugar and salt. What is less...
Once again, debates regarding worker classification could put California employers at risk. Classifying workers correctly is always a critical issue for employers to consider. However, recent events, such as the nationwide Uber driver strikes in May, have led...
As you may know, businesses are regulated by state and federal law. To make sure your business is doing everything by the books, it's a good idea to talk to your attorney and go over your business plan, taxation schedule, employment practices and other aspects of your...