Types of Brackets for Mediation Settlement
Understanding and effectively utilizing different types of brackets in mediation can be the key to achieving successful settlements.
Entries by Brad Nakase
Defending Brokers After Deal Collapse: Indemnity, Agency, and the Limits of the Statute of Frauds
When real estate investments go south, the legal fallout can be just as costly as the financial loss. This article unpacks a hypothetical dispute between a broker and investor entangled in a failed $5.7 million loan, shedding light on agency liability, fiduciary duties, and indemnity claims.
The City of Irvine, Irvine Company and Its History
The Irvine Company, a Southern California real estate titan, has transformed Orange County through innovative planning and a legacy of sustainability, as explored in this article.
Costco Hot Dog Price Story
The story about Costco $1.50 hot dog price began in 1993 when the Costco merged with Price Club. Costco’s $1.50 hot dog price remains unchanged in 2024.
Request for Production of Documents, RPOD, CCP 2031.280
Starting January 1, 2020, California’s civil litigants face stricter discovery rules under Cal. Civ. Pro. § 2031.280(a). All produced documents must now be labeled by request number, impacting both new and ongoing cases.
How long does an employer have to fix a payroll error in California?
Employers in California have 30 days to correct payroll errors. If you’re underpaid due to the employer’s payroll error, you’re entitled to one days wage up to 30 days for the mistake.
How to calculate a home caregiver’s wage pay for overtime?
Learn how to calculate a caregiver’s overtime pay when paid an hourly rate; also learn how to calculate a caregiver’s overtime pay when paid a flat rate for working 24 hours.
Is the patient or IHSS responsible for a caregiver wage?
This article highlights the legal protections and remedies available to caregivers for recovering unpaid wages, additional compensation, and late payment fees, demonstrating the legal channels caregivers can utilize to secure justice and proper payment.
What Does Larceny Mean?
Larceny is a legal term for theft, referring to the act of unlawfully taking property from someone without their consent. It’s classified based on the property’s value, with distinctions like petty or grand larceny. This crime carries varying penalties, including fines and possible jail time, depending on the severity of the theft.
What is privileged information in discovery?
Learn when to assert privilege in discovery and when to compel discovery when a party asserts privilege.