What Is Business Bankruptcy?
What Is Business Bankruptcy? The simplest and most common type of bankruptcy is Chapter 7. The court will appoint a trustee. The trustee may be an individual or an entity, and they will be responsible…
Solutions for Non-Paying Customers
Solutions for Non-Paying Customers Asking your clients to pay early, or at least submit deposits before work begins, is the simplest strategy to manage cash flow risk. You can make a plan to waive this…
Failure to Supervise – Corporate Officer Liability
Failure to Supervise – Corporate Officer Liability California Business and Professions Code Section 10159.2 establishes a duty to supervise employees by a designated officer of a corporate real estate broker. However, the Court of Appeal…
Do Not Ignore Old Deeds, Mortgages, and Trusts
Do Not Ignore Old Deeds, Mortgages, and Trusts Many property owners may be operating under the belief that old mortgages, deeds of trust, and other documents that provide a security interest in real property to…
What’s an Integration Clause in CA?
What’s an Integration Clause in CA? Any lawyer can attest that they’ve dealt with a wide array of disputes that involve written contracts. These disputes may involve a disagreement over terms negotiated outside of the…
Examples of Ethical Violations from your Attorney
Examples of Ethical Violations from your Attorney A lawyer is held to very high standards by the bar association and those they work with. This includes a code of ethical standards, failure of which to…
Signs of Legal Malpractice
Signs of Legal Malpractice A lawyer is obligated to certain professional standards when representing you in court. They can be held accountable for any reckless behavior that negatively affects the outcome of your case. Careless…
Legal Self-Defense Weapons in CA
Legal Self-Defense Weapons in CA What is considered self-defense in California? Under California’s self-defense laws, it is permissible for you to stand your ground and act in self-defense when you: Believe to be in “imminent…
Why is My Settlement Taking so Long? Part II
The Timeline of a Personal Injury Lawsuit A personal injury lawsuit can take anywhere from a few months to several years to resolve. The length of the process depends on several factors, including: The severity…