by Stephen M. Judson | Jul 12, 2012 | Articles
How to Deal with Preferential Transfer Claims in Bankruptcy Have you ever received a notice from a bankruptcy debtor or a bankruptcy trustee demanding the return of monies or the value of property transferred to you by the debtor within ninety days of the date the...
by Stephen M. Judson | Jun 21, 2012 | Articles
Changes to CA Mechanics Lien Law – July 1, 2012 Contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, design professionals, and all others who are entitled by statute to assert a mechanics lien for recovery for services or materials furnished to a work of improvement...
by Hussein Saffouri | Jun 1, 2012 | Articles
ADA Compliance: A Commercial Tenant’s Perspective Several recent cases emphasize the potential for disputes between commercial Landlords and Tenants regarding their respective responsibility and liability for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act...
by Stephen M. Judson | Apr 23, 2012 | Articles, Featured Article
Contractor License Woes in California: A Cautionary Tale A recent opinion of the California Court of Appeal has reiterated the draconian impact and application of the strict contractor licensing laws, likely resulting in a contractor being forced to disgorge in excess...
by Hussein Saffouri | Oct 1, 2011 | Articles, Featured Article
Savoring Small Town Life in a Big Firm I first realized that my life in the law had changed completely when I was strolling down the street from my new office in Lafayette to get a cup of coffee. It was a beautiful day and as I took in the scene, it dawned on me, “I’m...
by admin | Jul 23, 2011 | Articles
Fighting ADA Lawsuits Disabled veteran files dozens of ADA lawsuits; Vallejo businesses fight ‘vexatious litigation’ By Rachel Raskin-Zrihen / Times-Herald 07/23/11 Vallejo business owner Joseph Kish calls it blackmail. Others have called it extortion. The...
