The Construction Industry Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures are commonly utilized in the arbitration of construction disputes. Effective July 1, 2015, the American Arbitration Association (AAA) amended its Construction Industry…
The California State Legislature finalized several groundbreaking bills addressing environmental concerns at the close of its session in September 2015. Some of the most significant measures aimed at climate change…
In many instances, oral contracts between two parties to perform certain obligations are valid. From a practical perspective, such contracts may be difficult to enforce due to the lack of…
Legislation banning the use of single-use plastic bags, passed in 2014 by the California legislature and signed by Governor Brown, made California the first state in the nation to authorize…
Enforcing a settlement agreement that has resulted from mediation proceedings can be complex. The “mediation privilege” provides that all matters that arise in the midst of mediation negotiations are confidential. …
The statute of limitations rules provide a defense for a claimant’s failure to initiate an action within a legally prescribed time. The purposes of such statute are to encourage the…
A lien is a claim against property that is filed and recorded by a creditor. Liens that are not satisfied may encumber an owner’s unrestricted use of his or her…
Under a California law enacted in 1985, landlords have the legal right to evict residential tenants as a means of “going out of business” for any purpose, such as avoiding…
The potential effects of seawall development on the preservation of California beaches has been a significant concern in preserving California’s beaches. It is also the focus of the case of…
The California Coastal Commission (CCC) was created in 1972 to enact policies to preserve the coast of California. While the CCC is widely recognized for its campaigns to protect public…
