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Franchise 101: Hey, That’s My ADR Provision; Suggestive Termination
Franchisor 101: Hey, That’s My ADR Provision A California federal court stayed proceedings in favor of the franchisor and ordered the parties to undertake the dispute resolution procedures in the franchise agreement, holding that the
California Code 2951: New Rules for Mortgages in a Divorce
One of the most challenging aspects of asset division in a California divorce is dividing mortgage loans. Deciding which spouse will stay in the home is a challenge, but handling the mortgage adds another layer
My Ex Dies During or After our Divorce, What Now?
Divorce is usually not top of mind when couples envision living happily ever after. But it can be a financially strenuous and mentally stressful potential outcome of marriage. A spouse’s death during this process adds
California Increases State Minimum Wage
California is increasing its minimum wage to $16.90 per hour effective January 1, 2026. This represents a 40-cent increase from the current minimum wage of $16.50, which took effect on Jan. 1, 2025. The state
Franchise 101: A Franchise Nondisclosure Document; and Franchisee’s Milkshake Brings All Claims to the Yard
Franchisor 101: A Franchise Nondisclosure Document A California federal court denied a motion to dismiss a former franchisee’s complaint against a healthcare recruitment franchisor’s Chief Executive Officer. The franchisee alleged Medical Search Consultants LLC’s Franchise
California Divorce Guide to the Coldplay Concert Scandal
Whether it is drug addiction, financial issues, a lack of communication, or your spouse caught swaying with their coworker at a Coldplay concert on the kiss cam, there are numerous reasons why a married person
Don’t Fall Into a Marriage With a Registered Domestic Partner
The state of California can recognize you and your partner as a couple without marriage. Through a registered domestic partnership, couples can receive state recognition of their relationship, while avoiding the formalities, traditions, or financial
Why a One-Night Isn’t Just a One-Night Stand
A brief, consensual sexual encounter between two opposite-sex individuals without a romantic or domestic relationship, often called a one-night stand, is typically not intended to result in long-term consequences. However, such situations can lead to
California Cities Increase Minimum Wage
On July 1, 2025, several California cities will increase their local minimum wage. For example, the City of Los Angeles is increasing minimum wage to $17.87 per hour. Los Angeles County is increasing its minimum
Franchise 101: Duty of Care; and Dog Days of Operations
Franchisor 101: Duty of Care The Texas Supreme Court reversed a lower court’s decision against a franchisor based on a theory of negligence after a customer was assaulted by an employee of the franchisee. The