If you own a newly constructed home in California and discover a defect, you may have grounds for recovery against the builder. A construction defect refers to any deficiency in…
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One of the key hurdles in environmental litigation is whether the plaintiff has standing to bring a lawsuit. Standing refers to the legal requirement that only parties with a real…
The U.S. Supreme Court has chosen to review the constitutionality of a federal law that denies First Amendment protection to particular trademarks. The case, which will likely be influential in…
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…
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…