LEGAL INSIGHTS
School Gets an “F” for Out-of-State Arbitration Clause
In California, parties who agree to private binding arbitration usually receive little sympathy from the courts when they seek to...
Yelp Yelps About Court’s Review
Do online review sites like Yelp.com have to comply with court orders directed at people who post false and defamatory...
Does the I in IRS Stand for Impressario?
Every artist or entertainer wants an audience. Foreign artists and entertainers visiting the United States can be sure that at...
Residential Landlords Beware
Technically any landlord under the unlawful detainer statutes may serve a three-day notice to a tenant who fails to comply...
A “BIG” Tax Problem Is Now Easier to Avoid When Converting from C to S Status
To avoid the hefty corporate and shareholder federal tax on distributions, many corporations decide to switch from C to S...
Preventing a Tax Nightmare: How Divorcing Shareholders in a Corporate Dispute Saved Thousands Through Reorganization
A 50/50 shareholder in an S corporation comprised of several different entertainment businesses wanted a corporate divorce from his...