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An Overview of California Residential Lease Agreement Negotiations for Landlords and Tenants

A residential real estate lease is a contract between a tenant and landlord. It allows the tenant to have the right to live in the property for a certain amount of time in exchange for rent. It also specifies the conditions with which both parties mu… Read More
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An Overview of Business Torts

At some point during the course of doing business, every entrepreneur will encounter a legal dispute. Unfortunately, when these conflicts involve fraud, misrepresentation of facts, interference with contracts, or theft of trade secrets, a business ca… Read More
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7 Tips for Negotiating a Commercial Lease as a Tenant

If you’re a business owner, chances are you will need to enter into a commercial lease at some point. Whether you require retail, office, warehouse, or restaurant space, the terms of your commercial lease can play a critical role in the success of… Read More
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Selecting the Best Business Structure for Your Start-Up

The business structure you select for your start-up can make all the difference when it comes to its success and longevity. Having a defined structure makes a company more appealing to potential investors. The type of entity you choose also determine… Read More
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Partnership and Shareholder Disputes: Common Reasons for Litigation

In business, partnership and shareholder disputes can arise due to a wide variety of reasons. Critically, these types of conflicts can impact a company’s reputation, growth, and bottom line. Although disputes between partners and shareholders can s… Read More
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How Can California Employers Protect Themselves from Wage and Hour Claims?

Wage and hour claims are among some of the most common lawsuits faced by employers in California. These types of claims can arise when an employee accuses their employer of withholding the wages they earned or having paid the employee improper wages.… Read More
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How to Handle Commercial Leases with Cannabis Tenants

For new businesses, finding the right commercial space is critical — especially in the cannabis industry. There are a number of issues that can impact commercial landlords who lease to cannabis businesses. While the factors will vary, depending on… Read More
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Commercial Leases for the Small Business Owner

By: Frederick W. Pfister A commercial lease can have a major impact on your business, whether we are in the middle of a worldwide pandemic, or not. This is especially true in San Diego County, where the price of real estate, and commercial space, is… Read More
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ADA Lawsuit Reform – SB 1186

Introduction The Legislature enacted SB 1186 to as a part of its ADA lawsuit reform efforts, specifically to address litigation abuse, such as “vexatious litigation” — lawsuits that are not pursued to rectify wrongs or to advance or create a pu… Read More
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