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How Green is Greenland? A Cold, Hard Question for One Publisher
Environmental Litigation by Stephen T. Holzer 818.907.3299 What’s over 100 years old and sports a black eye? The Times Atlas of the World, whose reputation took a hit because of the Greenland map published in its
California Community Property Law | Marriage and Business
Child Custody and Support Attorney Los Angeles by Vanessa Soto Nellis 818.907.3274 We all love the romance of marriage. If you are thinking of taking the romantic plunge, you should consider community property law, especially
Maximizing Your Annual Gift | Tax Free Gift Exemption
Trusts & Estate Planning Attorney by Kira S. Masteller 818.907.3244 If your estate is valued over the Federal estate tax exemption ($5,000,000 in 2011 and 2012 and returning to $1,000,000 in 2013), you should consider
6 Motorcycle Safety Tips | Avoiding Motorcycle Accidents When it Rains
Motorcycle Attorney by Andrew L. Shapiro (818) 907-3230 It’s that time of year again. As we saw yesterday, the start of winter’s rainy season is encroaching. That means motorcycle safety becomes even more critical when
Software Licenses (and Apple’s Dominance) Are Reinforced by Ninth Circuit
IP Business Litigation Lawyer Nicholas Kanter 818.907.3289 The Ninth Circuit recently reaffirmed a company’s ability to use a license agreement to significantly restrict customers’ use of its software. In Apple, Inc. v. Pystar Corporation (filed September 28,
Franchise Law Claims: Time Limits
Franchise Litigation Attorney by David Gurnick 818.907.3285 Franchise laws in California and several other states seek to protect both franchisors and franchisees in their investment in a new franchise business. Franchisees are protected under these
For Whom the Claim Tolls – 5 Reasons to Consider a Tolling Agreement Before Filing a Lawsuit
Whenever a business or individual has been wronged by another and has suffered harm as a result, civil litigation may serve as one of several options. But filing a lawsuit should be the result of
When to Franchise Your Business – 7 Questions to Ask
State Bar Certified Specialist, Franchise & Distribution Law by Tal Grinblat 818.907.3284 When to franchise, or not to franchise. . .that is the question many business owners routinely ask themselves. There are certain guidelines and
Buy Sell Agreements – Protecting Your Interests From the Four Ds
Trusts & Estate Planning by Kira S. Masteller 818.907.3244 Buy sell agreements are common estate planning tools for people with business partners. They ensure the continuity of the business in the event of the death,
Perchloroethylene Cleanup Hangs Drycleaners Out to Dry
Environmental Litigation by T. Holzer 818.907.3299 Drycleaners have been using perchloroethylene, a colorless liquid chemical also known as “PERC” or “PCE,” for decades. The chemical is also used in solvents, inks, shoe polish and other products,