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Second Marriage Prenup: Protecting Your Assets and Loved Ones
While second marriages represent a fresh start and an exciting journey, consider the potential financial and legal outcomes before you re-tie the knot. A prenuptial agreement (prenup), a contract that outlines both spouses’ property rights
Franchise 101: Too Much Control can be Painful; and Salon Franchisee Snipped, Confirmed, and Enjoined
Franchisor 101: Too Much Control can be Painful An employee of a Domino’s Pizza franchisee, returning from a pizza delivery, collided with a motorcyclist who suffered serious injuries. After a Pennsylvania jury found Domino’s (as
Who Gets What in a California Divorce?
Dividing assets in a divorce is one of the most complex aspects of an already emotionally, physically, and financially challenging process. Without a prenuptial agreement or a postnuptial agreement, determining who gets what can be
Toll-Free Legal Strategy: The Benefits of a Tolling Agreement
Filing a lawsuit may not always be the answer when a business or individual has been harmed by another’s wrongful conduct. It is important to evaluate all options and consider strategies that will avoid litigation
Franchise 101: The Forwarded Franchisee; and Outside Chance of a Franchise
Franchisor 101: The Forwarded Franchisee A district court in Arizona granted a franchisor’s motion to transfer venue to Missouri pursuant to the terms of the franchise agreement. S&G Elite LLC (“S&G”) and ST National Franchising,
LA City Imposes New Registration Requirements (and Fees) for Landlords
The LA City Council passed an amendment to the Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance (JCO), which went into effect January 27, 2025. It applies to most landlords who own and lease residential property within the
NASAA Guidance for Franchise Non-Competes
Last May, the Federal Trade Commission looked to ban non-compete agreements in most employment contracts aside from franchise agreements. Although scheduled to become effective in September, a federal court vacated the ruling in August indicating
Franchise 101: Something in the Water; and Detailing Within a State Addendum
Franchisor 101: Something in the Water A Mississippi federal court granted summary judgment in favor of Leisure Systems, Inc. (“LSI”), a franchisor of Yogi Bear themed children’s parks and campgrounds, on negligence and premises liability
Landlords: Proceed With Caution in Wake of Los Angeles Wildfires
State and local governments enacted new protections for residential tenants in the wake of the firestorms that razed large parts of Southern California. These protections are intended to help tenants navigate the challenges that arise
2025 California Wildfire Tax Relief
The following summarizes some of the available tax relief procedures for taxpayers affected by the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, and other Los Angeles County wildfires. Answers to commonly asked disaster-related tax questions are also below: Income