Category: General Information
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Mark Poniatowski Rotarian of the Month for Racial Discrimination Forum
PLP Law Partner Mark D. Poniatowski named Rotarian of the Month for his work establishing the Castro Valley Rotary Club’s Racial Discrimination Forum.
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Home Title Fraud a Growing Threat for California Homeowners
Title fraud occurs when someone obtains the title to your home through fraudulent methods. It can take your real estate attorneys months to undo the damage.
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How Will Commercial Real Estate Change Post-COVID-19?
We have been following a growing narrative in the commercial real estate press that the Covid-19 crisis will foster permanent changes in how companies organize and run their workforces. Office Space Will Look Very Different Post-COVID-19 With Social Distancing These rapidly changing needs are already having an impact on commercial real estate: Some employers have…
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Longtime Co-Owners of Commercial and Investment Properties Should Check Title Documents
Title to Co-Ownership of Real Property Put to the Test When Co-Owners Die or Become Incapacitated We are seeing more and more cases where a co-owner of a jointly owned investment property retains us after the other co-owner dies or becomes incapacitated (as a result of Alzheimer’s or some other illness or accident). In the…
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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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The Statute of Limitations on a Contract May Be Different Than You Think
Most business and real estate attorneys assume that the statute of limitations on an oral contract is two years, and on a written contract is 4 years. These are boilerplate assumptions that can trap a businessperson or a landlord; they do not always hold true once we delve into the specifics of a case.
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Extending Credit Terms to Out-of-State Corporations
We are often asked by credit managers in California if there are any additional credit approval criteria to consider when a proposed customer and credit applicant is an out-of-state (“foreign”) corporation. While each case is fact-specific, there are some general factors for credit managers to consider that uniquely apply to extending open account credit terms…
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How You Hold Title to Real Estate Property Has Legal and Tax Consequences
The method you choose for holding title on your real estate property in California can have unexpected legal and tax consequences, especially years from now when death or disagreement brings change to the relationship between the co-owners. Given these distant, hard-to-imagine impacts, choosing how title is vested by the co-owners is often an afterthought (or…
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Why Would Women Facing Divorce Prefer a Woman as Their Lawyer?
When you decide that you must pursue a divorce, the best first step is to hire an attorney to represent you. Selecting an attorney is harder than most people think, though, because you want to work with a lawyer that treats you and your case effectively and respectfully. There has to be a great deal…
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The Biggest Things to Look For When Buying a Business
Learn how to go about finding the perfect business to jump into, and start making your mark. | Real Estate Attorney Oakland, California
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What is the Appropriate Leasing Term for you?
Signing a commercial lease is a significant commitment for most businesses. Whether negotiating or renewing a commercial lease, it can be difficult to determine the best lease term for your business. Many companies settle for a “standard” 5-year term, which may be appropriate. But there are factors to consider that could make a shorter…
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What to Do Before You Buy Commercial Real Estate in the Bay Area
You need to consider certain details before you sign a commercial real estate purchase agreement. Speak with a commercial real estate attorney Bay Area for more.