Whether you are planning to build a home, an apartment complex, or a shopping center on your newly purchased land, you may have to go through a land entitlement process. By definition, land entitlements are legal requirements between you and the concerned municipal authorities that allow you to develop certain types of buildings. In other words, it is the legal process of getting approvals for your construction and development plans.
Probate in California can be avoided with the use of the small estates law. California does not require estates of $150,000 or less to be probated. The assets can be collected forty days after death with a declaration or affidavit signed under penalty of perjury. The small estates law does not require documents to be filed with the Superior Court.
Laws affecting the possession and use of land fall under the land use laws umbrella. Land can be used by an individual or business without ownership, including city workers, the government, and various public entities. Land may be frequented by service workers, mail carriers, and trespassers. Every state has special rules regarding land use including zoning, trespassing, eminent domain, and easements. These laws are important when a conflict arises.
Common Workplace Issues That Businesses Deal With
For many business owners, the impending threat of litigation is always on their minds. Dealing with legal issues can damage any business. Here are some workplace issues that businesses deal with regularly. (more…)
Many people may not be aware that California has yet to pass the Uniform Deceptive Practices Act. As a result, the State handles deceptive practices regarding Commercial trade through the California Business and Professions Code. More specifically, § 17500 et seq. Articles 17500, 17500.5 and 17505 are applicable in prohibiting false advertisements. In accordance with Section 17500, these violations can be punishable as a misdemeanor by a maximum fine of $2500, and/or up to six months of county jail time.
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When a disagreement turns into a legal matter, it can take an extended period of time to litigate a case. The realization of the stress and difficulties of arguing a claim are not very alluring, especially when a cordial agreement is desired, instead of a lengthy and costly dispute.
Every company needs to be prepared for unanticipated controversy which could lead to business litigation. It does not matter what industry you work with, the company could become engaged in disagreements with other companies regarding any transaction. That could lead you to the need for civil litigation.
For ages, people have often felt short-changed while trying to value intellectual property in business transactions. To a large extent, there has also been a need to manage assets. However, determining the intrinsic value, in most instances, has posed to be a great challenge. This is mainly due to the sentimental value attached to an item. However, several approaches can ascertain the value of an article. (more…)
Commercial litigation takes place when one company or individual takes legal action against a business.
There are several types of disputes that can lead to commercial litigation, which may include:
Contract Disputes (more…)