The California Senate passed legislation in June, 2016, that prohibits new offshore drilling in Tranquillon Ridge, a region near the Santa Barbara channel. Tranquillon Ridge is classified as a Marine…
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Commercial tenants are generally not entitled to the same protections that state law confers to residential tenants because they are presumed to be more financially and legally sophisticated than prospective…
In a class action claim, a plaintiff files a lawsuit on behalf of a “class” of claimants with related legal grievances. The class consists of unnamed plaintiffs that can range…
A partnership may dissolve for a variety of reasons, including retirement, death of a partner or the decision to operate the business as a different entity, such as a corporation…
Discovery is the pre-trial stage of a lawsuit during which parties uncover information and documents pertaining to the litigation. There are various procedures during discovery that may differ depending on…
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires agencies to identify the significant environmental effects of certain actions, and directs them to take steps to avoid or mitigate those effects. The…
After a lawsuit is initiated, the parties begin the process of discovery. Discovery is intended to uncover documents and information that are relevant to the litigation that may be unknown…
One of the hallmarks of a limited liability company (LLC) is that it provides protection to its members from liability for the debts and obligations of the entity. But like…
A party that suffers damage or injury in a breach of contract claim can recover in a variety of ways. The non-breaching party can enforce the terms of the agreement…
An action for trademark infringement requires the claimant to demonstrate that a likelihood of confusion exists in order to acquire protection for the mark. An action for trademark dilution, in…