What Does a Mediation Look Like During COVID-19? 

By Brian Ramsey, Esq. Brian Ramsey, a senior litigation attorney at TLD Law, held the firm’s first virtual mediation this week through Zoom. The mediation was long set for April before the pandemic. So it was imperative that it continue... Read more

Attorney’s Fees in Probate Cases: Do I Really Have To Pay For This?!?!?

By: Brian Ramsey, Esq. There is one question every probate or trust litigant asks at some point during their case: "Does the other side have to pay my attorney's fees?" From petitioner's side the question often goes something like this:... Read more

How TLD Law Secured the Last Jury Verdict before Coronavirus Shuttered the Courts

By Daniel A. Cooper, Esq. and Roy Jimenez, Esq. Overview On March 13, 2020, at a little before 2:30 p.m., we secured what we can only assume was the last jury verdict before the Courts temporarily closed due to the... Read more

Refinancing Private Loans During the Current Crisis

By: Lauren Doyle, Esq.  During the current crisis many individuals have suffered a substantial loss of income due to job loss, reduction in hours, or temporary business closure. This reality has resulted in people reevaluating their current debts and obligations.... Read more

Estate Planning Services for Those on the Front Lines

As our communities are affected by COVID-19 we know that this can be a very challenging and uncomfortable time for doctors, nurses, other medical professionals and first responders. We can ease minds by getting estate planning in order, on their... Read more

Five Steps to Take Now as a Business Owner

March 30, 2020  By: Brooke Pollard, Esq.   In these uncertain times it’s important that business owners are proactive in order to protect their business. Here are 5 steps you should take now. Get your QuickBooks (or other accounting software) up to date – you will still... Read more

Commercial Leases During the COVID-19 Pandemic: What Tenants and Landlords Should Be Doing Now.

By: Roy Jimenez, Esq. & Megan A. Moghtaderi, Esq. Generally, the common law of California does not address whether a pandemic can constitute justifying excuse from contractual performance of commercial leases. However, the Executive Order N-28-20 signed into effect as... Read more

Helpful Links to Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Information

On March 24, 2020 the Department of Labor issued FFCRA guidance for employers. The information was updated on March 26, 2020. Here are links to the most relevant information regarding the Act. Full listing of DOL FFCRA Information: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic FFCRA... Read more

City of Long Beach Halts Evictions Due to COVID-19

On March 25, 2020, the City of Long Beach released a press release announcing an emergency ordinance temporarily halting all evictions in the City due to nonpayment for those affected by COVID-19.  This applies to residential and commercial leases. The... Read more

Are Contractual Obligations Excused Due to COVID-19?

March 25, 2020 By: Cindy Boun, Esq. & Tyler Franklin, Esq. With the ongoing pandemic and numerous government restrictions, including “stay-at-home” orders, the impact of COVID-19 has been an unprecedented event in modern history.  Faced with changing economic circumstances, businesses... Read more