Finding new ways to approach problems within organizations and corporations have helped management coaches implement positive beneficiary guidance and resolution systems to their employees. This process is called the mediation-approach program. (more…)

When disputes arise concerning construction agreements, injury or claims of negligence leading to wrongful death are covered under an area of law referred to as construction litigation. Construction litigation involves civil lawsuits between private parties. In these cases, the burden of proof and the rules surrounding these cases are different than those governing criminal cases. (more…)

Lender Liability is a term used to describe the obligation a lender has to treat a borrower fairly. Borrowers often initiate a lender liability claim if they believe they have been damaged by a lender’s actions, or as a negotiating tactic to improve the chances of the lender accepting a reduced payoff. In almost all cases, a lender liability claim is used to weaken the negotiating position of the lender with the borrower. Borrowers that have financial trouble also use lender liability claims to counteract anticipated foreclosures or collections. Usually a borrower will base their lender liability claim on some perceived negligent action taken by the lender that harmed them or their business in some way. A breach of contract, not dealing in good faith, and a failure in fiduciary duties are also used. (more…)

Q & A Trial Questions

Question: Can the victim post on social media about the defendant while a trial is in action? Victim is posting photos and information while the trial is still going on and some third party posters are making threats. (more…)

Indian tribes are unified under one government, or type of leadership. In America, even though the federal government may not recognize a certain people group, a particular state may officially recognize an Indian group. The process of official group recognition can be challenging. Legislatures and courts often get into the action of determining whether a specific group of Indians can be recognized. If a group is to be officially recognized, the history and control of territory are issues that need to be dealt with. (more…)

How Construction Loans are Made

Construction loans are subsided in increments to supplement the progress made on the development’s construction. Since construction loans are short-term loans, they must be paid in full in accordance to the loan period that is soon after the construction is completed. Construction loans can consist of a period of time ranging from 12 months to 24 months. (more…)

Our Palm Springs business litigation law firm has followed the upcoming Indian gaming bill in hot dispute. As of January 1, 2015, there may be websites that have legal, cyberspace poker gambling in the state of California. It’s forthcoming since eight California Indian tribes drew up a bill to endorse and modulate Internet poker in California. (more…)