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The California Senate is Not Ready to Expand the Consumer Right of Action

Christina Kroll Senate Bill 561’s smooth sail through the California legislature came to an end on Thursday, May 16.  On the eve of the deadline for all fiscal committees to hear and report on the bills introduced in their house, … Continue reading

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Five lessons for California employers from $6 million verdict against Walmart

In April 2019, a jury in a California federal court awarded plaintiffs over $6 million in damages for missed meal breaks. Hamilton et al. v. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. et al. (Case No. 5:17-cv-01415-AB-KK).  The case involved 5,000 employees who worked at … Continue reading

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Estate administration in California

The legal issues involved in administering an estate generally include making a list of the deceased individual's assets, paying their outstanding debts and then distributing any remaining assets to heirs or beneficiaries. During the probate process, the court appoints an … Continue reading

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California Governor Schwarzenegger Vetoes Gay Marriage Bill

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed a gay marriage bill Friday, saying voters and the state Supreme Court, not lawmakers, should decide the issue. According to the New York Times, “The Republican governor turned down a measure by Assemblyman Mark Leno that… … Continue reading

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Selling or Transferring California Real Estate that Is Subject to a “Due on Sale” Clause

Author: Staff Most real estate purchases require some form of financing. Banks that issue loans for the purchase of real estate protect their investments in several important ways. The most well-known is the deed of trust, by which the borrower conveys … Continue reading

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