This article is the second in an ongoing series about issues experienced by my clients in actual mergers and acquisitions of businesses in Los Angeles and Orange County. The Corporate Book One of the first requests I make to clients... Read more
Various news organizations (for example, Law360) reported on Aetna’s jury verdict against Northern California surgery centers for over-billing the insurer for out-of-network procedures. The jury determined that the surgery center should pay $37.4 million in damages. The complaint by Aetna... Read more
Contesting Trusts The California Probate Code also governs the administration of trusts in California where the trust itself is subject to the state laws. You have to read the Trust itself to see if the state laws apply – check... Read more
Rumor has it -- and these rumors can be credible sometimes -- is that Prince, when he died this month on April 21, 2016, from causes yet to be determined, died intestate. This means he died without a proper will... Read more
Businesses with an online presence overwhelmingly include disclaimers, limitations of liability, and severability clauses in their Terms and Conditions or similar notices posted on their website. Because these terms are intended to minimize or eliminate the seller's liability risk and... Read more
Jennifer Sawday is speaking to many groups in Southern California about the new law that was enacted on January 1, 2016. This law is generally a bad idea and here is why: To begin, California enacted a new revocable transfer... Read more
Starting on April 1, 2016, employers will face more stringent responsibilities in the workplace, as new regulations will go into effect that reflect changes and interpretations of courts regarding the Fair Employment & Housing Act ("FEHA").These changes will likely increase... Read more
February 24, 2016 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Location: The Girl Cave: 16897 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach, CA 92647 California added significant employment-related legislation into law for 2016. As an employer, do you understand their impact to you and... Read more
