Category: Changes in Law
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Employers: Focus on the “B” of the ABC Test When Analyzing Contractor vs Employee Status Under AB5
We have been asked for guidance by many of our small business clients regarding the classification of workers as either independent contractors or employees based on the new California law known as AB 5. Defining Independent Contractor Status Under AB-5 There are certain labor law requirements triggered when a worker is considered an employee rather…
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Appellate Court Holds That Attorneys Fees Not Recoverable Even Though Credit Application Contained A “Prevailing Party Attorneys Fees” Clause
Many businesses rely on a credit application for the terms and conditions of its sales to its customers. Often the credit application is the only document that the customer actually signs. Relying on invoices, purchase orders, bills of lading, delivery tickets and the like that are not signed by the customer in the ordinary course…
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Estate Planning and Trust Administration Made Easier
Have You Reviewed Your Trust Recently? Many estate plans created prior to 2012 should be reviewed and possibly amended to take advantage of the simplicity of the new law.
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Court Limits Scope Of Guarantor Waivers
Note to readers: This brief post covers only one key aspect of this important case. There are other ramifications for contractual relationships that could impact you. Check with us for more details if you have an interest, or any concerns. In the recent court case of California Bank & Trust v. Del Ponti, the court…