February 17, 2021
Real estate attorneys in California may be familiar with the concept of easements. But what is a “secondary easement”? We all understand that a grant of easement gives the holder of that easement the interests expressed in the grant. But it also includes those interests …
Read MoreAs a general rule, corporations and their boards are subject to scrutiny by their shareholders. One of the ways that stakeholders can review and scrutinize a corporation is through a demand for corporation books and records, also known as inspection rights. These rights allow a …
Read MoreOpening a business is one of the most exciting and challenging experiences of an entrepreneur’s life, but closing a business often comes with very different emotions. For many, the choice to dissolve a company happens because of new job opportunities, retirement, or other exciting new …
Read MoreA business tenant in California owns the business but not the building out of which they operate. This is the case for the vast majority of businesses in California and around the country. As a tenant of a larger commercial landlord, there are a number …
Read MoreWhat to do with crazy? A potential client bought a house. Later her boyfriend lost his job so started working on the house. They talked about him getting some “equity”. The project spiraled out of control and, no surprise, they broke up. He has now …
Read MoreThen there are those crazy potential clients who call and argue with you. Lady owns land subject to a non-exclusive easement–or she has the easement–she’s not sure. She wants to file a temporary restraining order against her neighbors and have the judge rule that she …
Read MoreRight of First Refusal in California Leases. It must be set forth in the contract and even then only arises if the owner decides to sell. But if the owner decides to sell and gets a bona fide offer from a 3rd party, the right …
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