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Winning a Summary Judgment Motion in CaliforniaWhy an Unopposed Motion Can Still Lose
A recent Los Angeles Superior Court ruling shows that an unopposed summary judgment motion can still be denied. Here is why the burden of proof, not the opponent's silence, decides these motions.
What Happens to Your California LLC When You Die? How a Living Trust and Operating Agreement Work Together
Leaving your LLC to your spouse or children does not automatically give them the authority to run it. Here is how California law separates ownership from management, and how a living trust and operating agreement work together to protect your business.
Doing Business in California With an Out-of-State CompanyDo You Need to Register?
Formed your LLC in Delaware, Wyoming, or overseas? If you are operating in California, state law may require foreign qualification before you sign a contract, hire an employee, or open your doors. Here is what you need to know.
When an Airbnb Review Crosses the Line
Not every negative Airbnb review is just a bad opinion. When a guest's review contains specific false factual accusations, the dispute moves beyond customer satisfaction into potential legal territory. Here is what hosts need to know.
Your Most Valuable Asset May Not Be VisibleUnderstanding Trade Secret Law
Customer lists, proprietary processes, pricing strategies, and software code are often a company's most valuable assets. California trade secret law protects them. Here is what every business owner needs to know.
California Lemon Law Remedies in 2026Refunds, Replacements, and Your Legal Rights
If your car qualifies as a lemon in California, you may be entitled to a full refund, a replacement vehicle, and attorney's fees paid by the manufacturer. New 2025 laws under AB 1755 and SB 26 changed key deadlines.
California's Lemon Law in 2026What Every Car Owner Should Know
California's Lemon Law gives car owners powerful rights against defective vehicles. Learn what qualifies as a lemon, which vehicles are covered, and when you can demand a refund or replacement.
Do You Need a Demand Letter Before Filing a Breach of Contract Lawsuit in California?
California rarely requires a demand letter before filing a breach-of-contract lawsuit, but sending one is often the smartest first move. When it helps, what to include, what to avoid, and four real cases from our practice.
How to Protect your Company from Business Contract Disputes in Orange County & Los AngelesLessons from Real Cases
Contract disputes can derail Orange County and Los Angeles businesses. A practical guide to prevention, strong drafting, dispute-resolution clauses, careful record-keeping, plus three real cases from our active litigation showing how problems escalate.
How to Choose a Strong TrademarkA Legal and Practical Framework
Choosing a trademark is a legal risk assessment, not just a branding exercise. Eight principles, well-known marks, related classes, likelihood of confusion, descriptiveness, common-law users, geographic terms, surnames, and prior unregistered use, backed by USPTO case law.
When Should You Consider Cancelling a Trademark?
A registered trademark isn't final, six legal grounds let you challenge and cancel one through a TTAB proceeding: likelihood of confusion, descriptiveness, fraud, abandonment, false suggestion of connection, and geographic deception.
Suing for Breach of Contract in Orange County and Los AngelesA Practical, Step-by-Step Guide
When a written agreement breaks down in Orange County or Los Angeles, the path to recovery has clear steps. A plain-English walk-through from contract review to trial, with real case examples from our practice.
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