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Why Choose Arbitration Over Mediation?

Arbitration and mediation are viable alternatives for those seeking to avoid litigation. But arbitration is often the better choice for several reasons. We’ve outlined the benefits of choosing arbitration over litigation in this post.

U. S. Supreme Court Squashes Employee Rights to Bring Class Action Law Suit

The U. S. Supreme Court upheld the practice some companies have of requiring employees to sign away their rights to bring about class action law suits against management concerning hours or wages. This ruling allows management to compel employees to sign away their rights to join forces against management.

What is Mediation in California Law Terms?

Sometimes once a lawsuit is filed, the court will order mediation to take place. This is usually done at the scheduling conference after discovery concludes and before the pre-trial begins. The timing of mediation is important as it is only successful if both the defense and claimant have all information

How to Proceed with Creditor Claims in Probate Law

Creditor claims in California are a detailed and intricate part of probate law. If you fail to comply exactly as the rules state, you will lose any claim against the estate.  What is a Creditor Claim?  A creditor claim is any type of demand for a payment. It means if

Have an STD? Is it Your Duty to Disclose?

Do you have an STD? If so, are you wondering if you are legally required to disclose it to your partners? If you live in California, the answer is yes. The law according to California Health and Safety Code 120290 says that knowing you have an infectious or communicable disease

Deciding Whether To Have An Asset Sale Or Stock Sale

The decision to structure the sale of a business as an asset or a stock is difficult because the buyer benefits from assets and the seller benefits from stock sales. All business transactions are individual and should be discussed with the respective legal and financial parties involved. What’s Involved In An

Things To Know About A Durable Financial Power Of Attorney

A Financial Power of Attorney is a person who is able to make financial decisions for you if you become incapacitated and unable to make decisions on your own behalf. The power is given by producing a legalized document that shows you allow another person to make financial decisions on

Are You Set Up to Incorporate Your Business Correctly?

If you plan on growing your business, it’s important to get it incorporated so that it’s officially registered and can have taxes filed properly. To do that, you’ll need to file articles of incorporation, which will give the state the appropriate information on the company. California has their own laws