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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Can a trial court find an equitable easement (and a prescriptive easement) just based on what is feels is important and equitable? California’s Court of Appeal says no. A trial court must determine that all of the elements required for an equitable easement were met …
Read MoreExperienced Real Estate Attorneys Can Make A Big Difference Real estate litigation in Los Angeles is already a highly tendentious process. But when the lawsuit is between family members, the litigation process gets even more personal and acrimonious. Below are some examples of family lawsuits …
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 …
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