Airbnb and VRBO in California Problems with Short Term Rentals In some states, short term rentals can violate local ordinances-those who rent out their homes do not pay tourism taxes that hotels do. Platforms such as Airbnb and VRBO do…
Overtime for Nonexempt Salaried Employees Many employers assume that salaried employees are automatically exempt and not entitled to overtime or other statutory benefits. Employers assume that a yearly salary (which usually exceeds minimum wage) is sufficient compensation for overtime, which…
Discovery Process Abuses Once a lawsuit is filed, a formal exchange of evidence begins. This exchange is governed by specific rules of law. The rules govern and protect litigants from abuse of this process. Thus, lawyers should not only be…
Using a Verified Complaint A verified complaint is a verification of the facts that have been stated in a complaint as truth. It is verified by the plaintiff or their attorney and may come attached with exhibits. In California, if…
Informal Discovery Conference Before going to trial for a lawsuit, there is a procedure where each party can obtain evidence from the other party, or parties, by means of a “discovery device.” Such a device can be a request for…
Breach of Contract Related to COVID-19 Thousands of civil cases have been filed since the COVID-19 global pandemic. Companies and business owners are dealing with unprecedented legal issues such as breach of contracts. In order to effectively mitigate liability, business…
Investor Term Sheets Term sheets provide an overview of a proposed investment. In order to simplify matters, term sheets are usually simple. However, a term sheet can include provisions that have implications. In order to make sure you are protecting…
Buying a Business Buying a business is a complicated process that requires a lawyer. Lawyers with experience in California business sales have the skills to guide you through the process. Purchase agreements are usually made and presented by brokers, leaving…
Served With a Subpoenas By definition, a subpoena is a document that requests the attendance of a witness (or specific documents) at a trial, hearing, or deposition. Subpoenas are served to parties and non-parties in a criminal case or lawsuit.…
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