The use of mandatory arbitration clauses has been heavily litigated in the last couple of years in the state of California. In many cases, certain disclosures are required when mandatory…
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Monthly Archives: January 2017
Prior to consummating a real estate transaction, the seller is required to disclose certain facts about the home, and the buyer typically engages in a thorough due diligence process to…
Pollution as a result of fracking activities has become a significant environmental issue in California and has led to increased reform to address the harmful effects of this practice. Fracking…
In 2015, the Supreme Court issued a decision that affirmed the right of homeowners to rescind their mortgages when lenders have not fully disclosed the terms of the loan agreement….
Most commercial lease agreements contain provisions governing how the property will be maintained and which party is responsible for these costs. In certain types of commercial leases, the purposes for…
Although the trial phase of a dispute generally garners the most attention, a significant degree of legal negotiation and decision-making occurs before the parties even enter a courtroom. In some…
When negotiating a residential lease, there are certain matters to be sure you discuss with your landlord and expressly include in the lease agreement. Failure to address some of these…
In a partnership, two or more individuals jointly own and operate an unincorporated business. The liability of any partner depends upon the type of partnership that the parties have entered…
Mediation and arbitration offer significant advantages over traditional litigation. These forms of alternative dispute resolution may help parties avoid the considerable time and expenses associated with going to court to…
Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), state and local agencies must undergo a required analysis and disclosure of the environmental effects of proposed projects and devise a plan to…