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SBEMP WINS SIGNIFICANT RULING VOIDING HOA ELECTION

A group of homeowners represented by SBEMP has prevailed on a Motion for Summary Adjudication against Morningside County Club (“Morningside”), a common-interest development in Rancho Mirage, California, which asked the court to void the results of an election which imposed a $250 monthly fee (“Proprietary Fee”) on all homeowners to

What is Nationality Law?

Nationality Law Nationality law is an agency of law that regulates how an individual gains or loses citizenship. It is also known as citizenship law and is the law that governs how a person becomes a citizen of a country or forfeits the citizenship of a nation. This area of

NEW CASE ALERTS

Sapp v. Rogers Cite as E068030 Filed June 11, 2019 California Court of Appeal, Fourth District Case Overview: Court removes trust administrator for delay and breach of duties. After the passing of Roscoe Sapp, Sr. in 1994, Edith Rogers and Roscoe Sapp, Jr., his granddaughter and son, were appointed co-administrators of

DO EMPLOYERS HAVE TO PAY FOR COMMUTE TIME?

Generally, an employee’s “ordinary commute”  to and from work is not compensable under California labor law. This is true even when the employee commutes in a vehicle that is owned, leased, or subsidized by the employer. Likewise, employees who are part of a home dispatch program and who may transport tools and equipment without expending

DO YOUR ON-CALL PROCEDURES REQUIRE REPORTING TIME PAY?

Many employers cover their staffing needs by having on-call shifts in which employees who are scheduled to be “on call” for particular shifts do not have to physically report to work unless they are told to do so, usually through some type of telephonic procedure wherein the employees are required

CALIFORNIA CROWN ACT BANS DISCRIMINATION AGAINST HAIRSTYLES

Under the Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair (or CROWN) Act, California law now prohibits employers and educators from discriminating against individuals based on their hairstyles. The bill, which was sponsored by State Senator Holly Mitchell, states: “The history of our nation is riddled with laws and

What is Mutual Fund Law?

Mutual Fund Law Mutual funds are a type of investment where the shareholders combine money to invest in multiple stocks, money market investments, and bonds compared to investing in stock in only one company. Investment laws govern mutual funds.  Through investing in mutual funds, millions of individuals save for retirement

What is Music Law?

Music Law The law that impacts the music industry is known as music law. In the US and globally, music is commercially bought and sold. Any law that affects how the music industry conducts business is a part of music law.  Music law includes laws of any type that are

What is Medical Malpractice Law?

Medical Malpractice Law Medical malpractice law is an area of civil law that offers compensation to the victims of sub-optimal medical treatment.  It is an area of law that provides financial compensation when an individual seeks healthcare and receives care that is below professional, reasonable standards.  Medical malpractice law enables

What is Media Law?

Media Law Media law is the law that controls media production and use. This area of law encompasses various types of media such as internet, broadcast television, and print media.  The practice of media law involves all types of legal matters that may surface during the production or consumption of