Commercial litigation includes any and every dispute that arises between parties who are involved in some business relationship. The complexities of a business transaction require the guidance of a solicitor to draft and negotiate the terms and conditions of the agreement. If these terms and conditions are breached, the agreement provides remedies for the breach. A breach of contract may be a result of a good faith dispute or based on fraudulent or dishonest behavior. (more…)

While most real estate transactions will have a ‘Full-Disclosure’ clause, there should still be an adherence to the phrase ‘Due Diligence,’ meaning it is your responsibility to understand exactly what you are a buying and, most importantly, that any and all legal requirements regarding the land and any structures are compliant with all laws and regulations.

Most of you have heard the phrase ‘Due Diligence,’ but in a state like California, the phrase ‘Environmental Due Diligence’ (EDD) is extremely important. On a federal level, there is the Environmental Protection Agency, an environmental regulatory commission on a state level and local municipalities. As you’ve probably heard or read in the news, California has some of the most stringent regulations regarding the environment. (more…)

An SBA loan default is not a small matter. Having an SBA loan default can be financial dread for many small business owners. People who are left in such a slump may be forced to close their business offices. Better yet, they may be forced to sell off all of their business assets. This is only “the tip of the iceberg.” One foolhardy mistake SBA borrowers seem to make is that they will pay back the loan without any plan of action. As silly as it may sound, it is a fairly common occurrence. (more…)

You may use pre-litigation mediation in your case when you reach out to the other side in a case, and you will avoid going to court when you have mediated beforehand. This article explains how you may use pre-litigation mediation to close your case before you get to court. You may not resolve the case completely, but you may have a basis for coming to a conclusion when you go to court. (more…)

To many, the idea of contracting a sexually transmitted disease is unfathomable. However, the possibility of it happening is real. There is a chance that it can happen. To many, contracting sexually transmitted diseases is embarrassing. Therefore, many people are afraid to admit their status to people.

They are even afraid to admit their status to the ones they love. Yet, there are serious ramifications for not disclosing a sexually transmitted disease and transmitting it to someone else. Depending on the severity of the situation, it may result in civil and criminal prosecution.  (more…)

In the past decade, the credit card industry has seen its fair share of reform. In particular, notable changes have occurred regarding credit card transactions. Credit card transactions, both domestic and abroad, require payment. What few people know are the procedures behind them. Letters of credit transactions are made directly by the bank. In return, the seller offers their goods and services. (more…)

If you have an STD and continue to have unprotected sex, please be aware you could be putting yourself at risk for a personal injury lawsuit for your negligence. Even if you spread an STD unintentionally, that is not a defense. Indeed, there are even some cases where even using a condom will not spare a person of a suit for negligence. Here are some of the STD’s that our Palm Springs personal injury attorneys have been known to take on. (more…)

With all personal and business growth comes a change in financial situations. The stress often caused by money worries causes many people and business ventures to lean toward going bankrupt. Often people think this is there only option. Many people wait until last minute before seeking the advice of an attorney. (more…)

STDs are most common in individuals between 15 and 24 years of age. Certain minorities are more affected such as gonorrhea is 18 times more common in African Americans than in whites. In addition, women suffer health consequences of a more severe nature. (more…)

It isn’t easy to navigate through the technical issues that arise in corporate transactions involving technical issues related to environmental matters. The maze of complex regulatory requirements and resulting liabilities can be difficult to understand. Today, public awareness and the urgency to move toward sustainable living creates business risks and opportunities. (more…)