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GOTTA KEEP ‘EM SEPARATED: ARBITRATION MOTIONS AND STAY REQUESTS
When a lawsuit is filed, Code of Civil Procedure section 1281 et seq. allows a party (often…
Best Practices for Enforceability of Online Agreements
If you run a business, you probably want to make sure your website’s terms and conditions legally…
Race to Justice: Labor Code Section 925 Allows Suits in Multiple Venues
A recent change in California law aimed at helping employees litigate their claims in this state was…
Watch Your Words: How to Preserve Your Right to Arbitrate
Today we bring you a cautionary tale on the importance of carefully drafting arbitration clauses in contracts….
Looking Behind the Robe: Can You Disqualify Your Judge For Owning Stock?
Surprise! Judges are real people. They buy things like the rest of us. Sometimes they buy things…
New Year’s Resolution: Don’t Outsmart Yourself!
This is the time of year many of us resolve, intentionally or otherwise, to better ourselves. Most…
Every Day Is Cyber Monday When An LLC Dissolves
As shoppers around the country begin to queue for deep discounts on nearly everything under the sun,…
But We Had An Agreement! When a Stipulation to Extend a Deadline Costs You Your Case
Parties and their attorneys often believe courts will bless their stipulations, especially when an agreement is merely…
How to Avoid HEATED Endings to Business Relationships
Withdrawing from a long-standing business relationship can result in litigation and, sometimes, liability for the withdrawing party….