August 17, 2022
The Court of Appeals: No to an Exclusive Implied Easement But Yes to an Exclusive Equitable Easement The California Court of Appeals has, it seems to me, muddled the law of boundaries and easements in their latest decision. In Romero v. Shih (2022) 78 Cal.App.5th …
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A fiduciary duty exists when one party has an obligation to act in the best interest of another party. When the fiduciary acts in their own best interests instead of that of the other party, it results in a breach of fiduciary duty. A fiduciary …
Read MoreA breach of contract refers to a violation of the terms of an agreement made between two parties. When one side fails to live up to the terms of the contract or interferes with the ability of the other side to fulfill its obligations, a …
Read MoreIn This Issue: 2018: Our Most Recent Trial; Easements: What Do You Need To Know?; Message from Laine T. Wagenseller; News and Happenings….
Whether you and a friend started a business out of your literal or figurative garage, or you are a seasoned investor in high-stakes business dealings with other industry veterans, a partnership built on professional camaraderie and a shared vision can gradually or suddenly turn into …
Read MoreRegardless of whether you are a residential homeowner who has discovered a material, undisclosed defect in your property, or a commercial property owner facing a revolt from tenants over extremely costly building repair issues, the threat of a legal dispute can send shivers up your …
Read MoreObviously, the whole point of a contract is that two parties are seeking security that the other party is going to do something in return for something for them. A contract is essentially a bargain: I do this thing (or don’t do …
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