Collecting Money judgment
Collecting Money judgment If you are a business owner, you will likely have to resort to litigation at some time in order to safeguard your legal rights. A monetary judgment can be obtained through litigation…
Partnerships or LLCs?
Partnerships or LLCs? It’s important to understand what sort of corporate structure would best protect you and your investors when creating a new company. Your business may be exposed to unnecessary legal and tax responsibility…
Salient Considerations for a Shareholders Agreement
Salient Considerations for a Shareholders Agreement A shareholders agreement is necessary to protect the rights and ensure fair treatment of all parties involved. As official as it may sound, creating such an agreement is not…
Airbnb and VRBO in California
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…
Overtime for Nonexempt Salaried Employees
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…
Discovery Process Abuses
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,…
Using a Verified Complaint
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…
Informal Discovery Conference
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…