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Recent Victory for SBEMP: Court Grants Motion for Temporary Restraining Order

The San Bernardino County Superior Court granted a motion, made on behalf of the City of Needles (Plaintiff) for a temporary restraining order against an occupant of a home in Needles (Defendant) who had been operating an illegal marijuana cultivation facility. Slovak Baron Empey Murphy and Pinkney LLP (SBEMP) represented

SBEMP Wins $220K For Banning Man

  The fundamental right of due process is essential to a free society. When Frank J. Burgess was unfairly accused and penalized without warning by the Fair Political Practice Commission (FPPC) while sitting on a non-profit board, he took it upon himself to challenge the FPPC Decision to protect the

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 lis pendens in the County where the property is located. (CCP § 405.20). At any time during the pendency of the action, any person with

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 set aside a multi-factor standard, which California courts used for 30 years to determine whether a worker was an independent contractor or an employee under

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 the stuff of nightmares. Such an act feels so inherently wrong, you might assume you’ve got a slam-dunk grounds for a misappropriation lawsuit. But the

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 of money. Therefore, it’s essential to include a pre-litigation mediation clause as part a two-party business contract.

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 should be aware of how to do so effectively. You should first be aware that the rules regulating raw land investing are different than the