A contract must contain several elements to be lawful and valid. One of the most important features of any contract is that both parties consent to enter into the agreement….
Monthly Archives: August 2017
The rental agreement between the landlord and tenant sets forth the important conditions and terms of the relationship. In addition to the basic terms of the lease, tenants and landlords…
In most states, including California, a landlord must follow specific statutory procedures to evict a tenant. These requirements include providing notice upon discovering a violation of the lease and preparing…
California’s agenda for climate change has recently focused on an ambitious goal – generating the majority of the state’s power through renewable energy sources by the year 2030. Despite the…
In May, 2017, regulators passed a significant measure to protect the well-being of refinery workers in California. The Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (OSHA) approved regulations designed to enhance…
When landlords undertake extra-judicial action to handle a tenant who is in default, it is referred to as “self-help” measures. Self-help action typically involves banning the tenant from entering the…
The Securities Act of 1933 (Securities Act) and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act), promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), are designed to ensure that companies…
When buying another business, regardless of its size, it is vital to conduct thorough due diligence to ensure that the business is sound, conforms to legal requirements, and is overall…
Most businesses maintain basic agreements that are instrumental in conducting day to day business and avoiding future legal disputes. Below is a summary of agreements that every business should consider…
Seeking investors in a startup presents various opportunities for an entrepreneur. Most apparently, investors present a source of available funding that is critical to a start-up in its initial stages….