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

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

Advance Health Care Directive In Times of Crisis

  In times of crisis it is important to remember what truly matters- your health is the most valuable asset worth protecting. In a pinch, you can draft your own Advance Health Care Directive using the State of California's Statutory... Read more