A Client-Focused Approach to Business and Real Estate Law
At its heart, a franchise is a legal contract, with associated commercial transactions, between the entity that owns a trademark for a company and the individuals/entities that would like to open a business associated with that larger entity. Franchises, as...
Since March 20, commercial and residential property showings were canceled in California as nonessential services, forcing realtors to utilize unconventional means of showing properties through social media platforms. Recently, the Department of Homeland Security...
Escrow is the process of depositing funds or other things of value, like legal documents and titles, with a neutral third party until an agreed-upon action occurs. The way escrow works in California is slightly different than how it works in other parts of the...
Antitrust laws are focused on removing unfair restraints from trade and commerce. Antitrust laws, whose foundation lies in the Sherman Act and Clayton Act, may be enforced in two ways: The state attorney general can sue on the state’s behalf to end an unfair practice...
Mergers and acquisitions represent as many potential risks and liabilities to a company and its executives as the potential benefits. Companies may want to see that such transactions move quickly to take advantage of the economic benefits related to expanded customer...
The land you own, whether its private property for your home or a piece of commercial real estate may be subject to easements for utilities, roads and other infrastructure. Easements constitute an entity’s right of a property that is not their own for some specific...
A portable charger sold at Disney theme parks is the focus of a lawsuit for $5 million over breach of contract and false advertising. According to the lawsuit, the $30 FuelRod is a portable phone and tablet charger initially advertised with ‘free unlimited swaps’ at...
California state law requires real estate sellers to make certain disclosures to potential buyers. If you purchase commercial real estate and something goes wrong with the building, you may have a case for legal damages. Familiarize yourself with the mandatory...
High-profile real estate transactions often draw interest from parties outside of the buyer and seller. For instance, it may be necessary to get approval from the zoning board. Or neighbors may object for various reasons. The latter situation could impact the...
Easements rarely appear in detective novels or TV crime shows, and many people’s minds visibly drift at the mention of this legal concept. But easements have fundamental impacts on the daily lives of almost all Americans and sometimes raise ferocious passions. Buyers...