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California Landowners & Managers: 7 New Laws in Effect January 1st
Commercial Real Estate Litigation Paul C. Bauducco 818.907.3245 Whether you own private or commercial rental property, serve as a member of a housing association, are a California realtor, or just have an interest in buying,
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Rumble in the Employment Law Jungle: Campaign 2012
By Lewitt Hackman It’s a grudge match – a political campaign versus a law whose consequences could tilt the election. Who wins? A fascinating battle ensued this past week between President Obama’s presidential campaign and
California Home Care Services: Senior Fraud Prevention
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November Propositions |California Ballot Initiatives’ Pros & Cons Part 2
Los Angeles Business Litigation Lawyer Stephen T. Holzer September 21, 2012 Last week we took a look at Propositions 30 through 35 – the first six of the 11 new ballot measures Californians will see
Employment Defense | Governor Brown Expands Religious Accommodation Requirements
By Lewitt Hackman Late last week, Governor Jerry Brown signed AB 1964 into law, clarifying the responsibilities of California employers with respect to religious accommodation in the workplace. Also known as the Workplace Religious Freedom
November Propositions | California Ballot Initiatives’ Pros & Cons Part 1 of 2
Los Angeles Environmental Lawyer by Stephen T. Holzer September 11, 2012 Eleven Propositions will appear on the ballot in November. Though the Secretary of State’s (SOS’s) office has them all listed on their website, we thought
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