When Can Adverse Possession Be Used to Claim Property
Did you know that if a property is neglected or not in use, someone else could potentially take ownership of the property? Under a legal doctrine called “adverse possession”, individuals could obtain the legal title of the property if it…
Five Things You Might Not Know About FMLA
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was enacted in 1993 during the Clinton administration. The act was designed to allow workers to take time off work for medical or personal needs without fear of losing their employment. Many workers…
Do I Need a Lawyer to Resolve a Dispute with a Business Partner?
It’s crucial to consult your business dispute lawyer before you even enter into a partnership agreement with someone. That way, you have the guidance and representation you need to proceed with a partnership knowing your rights and interests remain protected.…
How Are Hourly and Salary Wages Different?
Different policies and laws outline hourly and salaried employees. Each employee falls under a classification, depending on the type of work they perform and how they get paid. Salaried employees are employees paid every week, every two weeks, or once…
How to Respond to a Quiet Title Action
When a question of ownership over real property arises, someone might pursue a quiet title case. This could resolve disputes about a piece of land, including any buildings or structures on it. The process for pursuing a quiet title claim…
What Are the Key items to Consider in Business Succession Planning?
I am text block. Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. A business succession plan should include various financial and logistical decisions…
How Long Do I Have to Sue for Wrongful Termination in California?
Like most states, California is an at-will employment state. At-will means that an employer can fire an employee at any time for a good or bad cause, even no cause at all. Employees feel like their employer holds all the…
Property Line and Fence Laws in California
Property Disputes Nothing can sour a neighborhood like a property line or fence dispute. A fence can protect your privacy and property, but before you start building, you need to be aware of how California handles property line and fence…
What questions are employers not allowed to ask you in an interview?
When you’re looking for a job, you may have to go through multiple rounds of employers with multiple potential employers. And while every employer may have different styles, goals, and interview techniques, one thing should remain the same. Under U.S.…
