Recording a Notice of Pendency of Action, commonly known as a lis pendens, is one of the most powerful litigation tools in real estate. To protect your assets and clear your title from unmeritorious claims,…
In the early stages of a partnership or a corporate transaction, business relationships are built on shared trust. Founders open up, exchange proprietary data, and make themselves vulnerable to one another to scale the enterprise.…
As an experienced business dispute lawyer will tell you, a corporate litigation hold must be formally issued the exact moment a business reasonably anticipates litigation. When commercial tension escalates, business partners often focus entirely on…
Operating an upscale business near the Third Street Promenade, Montana Avenue, or the Wilshire Boulevard commercial corridor requires significant capital. A stable commercial tenancy is vital to your long-term operations. When a serious disagreement erupts…
When a corporate board room paralyzes itself or a business partnership completely implodes, waiting months for a standard trial date is simply not an option. A rogue partner draining business bank accounts, an aggressive majority…
According to recent Judicial Council data, over 95% of commercial litigation cases resolve through pretrial settlements rather than a formal courtroom trial. When an internal corporate conflict escalates, stakeholders frequently prepare for an aggressive courtroom…
When a commercial agreement breaks down, business executives instinctively look at the literal terms of the contract to see if a specific clause was violated. However, California law recognizes that parties can cause immense financial…
Receiving a deposition notice is a critical milestone in any corporate lawsuit. When a corporation, limited liability company (LLC), or business entity is involved in litigation, opposing counsel rarely relies solely on individual witness accounts.…
If you are facing a civil lawsuit in California, one of the first practical questions you will ask is: how long can a trial last? Going to trial is a decision that no one wants…
