A Client-Focused Approach to Business and Real Estate Law
Prospective commercial real estate buyers consider many factors when choosing a new location for business operations. From location to public parking to simple functionality and aesthetics, business owners must weigh the options of one building versus another. When...
The first instinct of any commercial real estate landlord may be to sue a tenant defaulting on rent. However, the American Bar Association warns that litigation may not always be the preferable option. Here are some circumstances that may affect the profitability...
Landlords and tenants will have disagreements from time to time. Some are relatively minor like a request to fix something covered in the contract, while others are more acrimonious where the landlord wants the tenant out. Nearly everyone understands what eviction...
A California landlord has filed a breach of contract lawsuit against the troubled coworking company WeWork. In a lawsuit filed in San Francisco on Sept. 24, the landlord claims that WeWork frequently engages in noisy and disruptive construction activity during normal...
Your commercial property takes money to run and is meant to be profitable. One aspect of a smooth commercial operation is lawful, cooperative, and paying tenants. If a tenant isn't paying their rent or has violated other terms of their lease agreement, consider...
The purchase of a pair of California office buildings looks set to proceed. Trade sources have reported that Oregon-based BPM Real Estate has secured $78 million in financing from Citigroup to buy a 111,000-square-foot office tower in Aliso Viejo and a...
Individuals who are looking to invest in commercial real estate may be able to finance those investments in a variety of ways. For instance, it may be possible to use hard money or bridge loans. These are popular because they can close in a relatively short period of...
Business owners often face complex decisions. Each day, you might need to justify a product price increase, lay out a new marketing strategy or alter your manufacturing specifications to meet regulatory requirements. And to stay in business long-term, you want to...
California is known for being one of the states with the highest tax rates. Subsequently, many entrepreneurs choose to live in tax havens, such as Nevada or Texas, to avoid paying state income taxes and other obligations. However, California has found a new way to...
All companies in California maintain some type of data that is used for the development, operation and support of their organization. Often, a majority of a company's data is confidential and has to be securely stored to prevent it from getting into the wrong hands....