LEGAL INSIGHTS
The Marriage Didn’t Legally Exist — But the Debt Did
California law gives creditors powerful tools to collect unpaid judgments. But a recent appellate decision is a reminder that those...
Steps to Take Years Before Selling Your Company
For many entrepreneurs, the sale of a business is the single largest financial event of their lives. But many successful...
Flat Fees Are Not Always Fully Earned Up Front
Flat fee agreements have become increasingly common in legal practice. A new formal ethics opinion from the State Bar of...
How Broad Is The Arbitration Umbrella?
Because arbitration is often seen as a faster, less costly, and more private alternative to litigation, arbitration clauses are now...
The Trustee Is Broke But Still Must Pay
Serving as a trustee comes with significant responsibility, often including managing assets for the benefit of others, and California law...
Include Elder Abuse Prevention In Your Estate Planning
Creating an estate plan is about more than deciding who receives your assets after death. It is also one of...