Trust Case Summary: As a result of the intervention of SBEMP, a recent court decision ordered a co-trustee in violation of fiduciary duties be removed from his position as Co-Trustee of the Trust. Case Background: BN’s brother died, leaving a trust naming her and his roommate (with whom he did
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
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
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
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 of employment do not violate the National Labor Relations Act, the 1930s law that applies to all base level employees, even absent a union. Most
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
Keynote speaker Trina Turk spoke about finding a comfort level in taking risks as an entrepreneur.
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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
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.