Category Archives: News
Lis Pendens; What happens after trial?
Under California Code of Civil Procedure sections 405.1 et seq. a claimant with a real property claim of probably validity may file and record…
Most Employers Can Require Arbitration Agreements As A Condition Of Employment
In a victory for American employers, the United States Supreme Court has just ruled that class action waivers in arbitration agreements required as a condition…
New California Rules Set For Determining Employee Versus Contractor
Palm Springs, CA – In a decision likely to make it much harder for businesses to classify workers as contractors, the California Supreme Court has…
SBEMP Presents Women Who Lead Luncheon Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage
Keynote speaker Trina Turk spoke about finding a comfort level in taking risks as an entrepreneur.
SBEMP Quoted In Desert Sun Article: How a Coachella party paradise got caught in a fierce tug-of-war
Shaun-Murphy-Quote-May2018.pdf
Can a Former Employee Take My Company’s Customer List?
For many business owners, the idea of a trusted employee running off with the company customer list and using it for her own purpose is…
Pre-Litigation Mediation Is An Essential Mitigation For Damages
Lawsuits are a time- consuming process that can destroy a business partnership. Moreover, usually the party that wins the dispute ends up losing a lot…
Getting Legal Help For Raw Land Investment
There is probably no greater overlooked sector of real estate investing than investing in raw, vacant land. If you are investing in raw land, you…
California Eyes Constitutional Amendment to Encourage the Building of Rainwater Capture Systems
Although California’s Governor, Jerry Brown, officially declared the drought to be over, the state still encourages water conservation and efficiency. Recently, SCA 9 was proposed…
Why Mediation Is Better Than Negotiation for Settling Disputes
When two parties want to settle a dispute, negotiation and mediation are two avenues they can try rather than immediately filing a lawsuit with the…
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