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Government Shutdown & How It Affects Your Business
by Tal Grinblat & Stephen T. Holzer 818.990.2120 About 800,000 non-critical federal employees are out of the office today, and will remain out until Congress overcomes the impasse regarding the Affordable Care Act. In the meantime, the
What the Minimum Wage Hike Means for Employers
by Sue M. Bendavid & Nicole Kamm Governor Jerry Brown signed into law Assembly Bill 10 on Wednesday, increasing California’s hourly minimum wage from $8.00 per hour to $9 per hour as of July 1,
Over the Rainbow: Treasury Allows Gay, Married Couples to File Taxes Jointly
As of September 16, 2013, same-sex, legally married couples must file federal tax returns as married couples – whether they are filing jointly or separately. Both the Internal Revenue Service and the Department of the
Modifications to Orders – Not All Family Law Decisions Are Set in Stone
Child Custody and Support Attorney Los Angeles by Vanessa Soto Nellis 818.907.3274 When a divorce becomes final, a court issues rulings regarding spousal or child support, and child custody and visitation. These rulings are based
Employers: Affordable Care Act Deadline Approaching
Employee Leave of Absence Claim Defense by Sue M. Bendavid 818.907.3220 NOTE: Per the Department of Labor as of September 13, employers must still comply with the mandates to provide notices as outlined below, but
Wage & Hour Claims: Prevailing Employers Must Prove Bad Faith to Recover Fees
Wage and Hour Defense by Nicole Kamm 818.907.3235 California Senate Bill 462, providing a prevailing employer may only recover attorneys’ fees if the court finds the wage claim was brought in bad faith, was recently
Lessons in Commercial Lease Charges: Incorrect Estimates Could Lead to Fraud Claims
Real Estate Litigation Attorney by Nicholas Kanter 818-907-3289 A recent decision from the California Court of Appeals should give commercial landlords pause before providing estimated common area maintenance charges (CAM) and other lease expenses to prospective tenants.
Bad Pennies: Financial Arguments Top Predictor of Divorce
Spousal Support Attorney by Vanessa Soto Nellis 818.907.3274 Money. According to a recent study at Kansas State University (KSU), arguments about finance are top ranking predictors of divorce. The actual causes of divorce are a
Creating a Living Trust Makes (Dollars and) Sense
by Robert A. Hull “How much will it cost?” For estate planning attorneys, this is usually the follow-up question we’re asked after “Do I need a Trust or Will?” After discussing a prospective client’s estate
Mmmmm…Donuts – Slam Dunkin’ a Sweet Opportunity for Franchisees?
State Bar Certified Specialist, Franchise & Distribution Lawby Tal Grinblat 818.907.3284 Some say it’s the coffee. Others say it’s a fresh, hip menu and new look to go with the old favorites. Whatever the case,