Advantages of Mediation Divorce or legal separation can be one of the most difficult and traumatic life experiences. This is particularly true when divorce is an adversarial, court driven process. […]
Continue reading…What To Do When You Have a Deceased Adversary?
California litigation can take years to resolve, even with case management rules which can put the parties on a quick timeline towards trial. If your adversary dies before the case […]
Continue reading…What Happens to Your Debt After You Die?
You have just lost a loved one. Then, you get a phone call from one of their creditors. This will very likely and very understandably catch you off guard. Why […]
Continue reading…Winning Punitive Damages When Defendant Defaults
Lawsuits in real estate transfers can include breach of contract allegations, and also fraud allegations if the seller failed to properly disclose defects in the purchased residence. The residential purchase […]
Continue reading…California Employment Law Update 2023 – Watch the Recording!
Did you miss Schneiders & Associates Annual Employment Law Update, 2023? You can watch the recording and learn about new employment law changes in 2023, including wage and hour updates. […]
Continue reading…Common Mistakes Employers Make
California employers are subject to countless federal, state and local laws, imposing various requirements, including wage and hour and anti-discrimination laws. Unfortunately, many employers – particularly small businesses – are […]
Continue reading…5 New Laws in the Golden State
Governor Gavin Newsom signed several new laws that will take effect at the start of 2023. Here are 5 new laws to be aware of as we ring in the […]
Continue reading…Attorneys Who Care Too Much Won’t Get Their Fees
The prevailing party in a lawsuit can recover their attorney’s fees from their opponent if there is a statute or contract providing this recovery. However, courts are allowed to reduce […]
Continue reading…Corporation Shareholder Rights to Inspect and Participate
The California Corporations Code, as well as common law not found in the statutes, provide for shareholder inspection and participation rights in a corporation. California Corporations Code section 1601(a)(1) provides […]
Continue reading…Fiduciary Responsibilities and Your Business
As the owner of a corporation, you have certain responsibilities to other parties that must be fulfilled. Although being a sole proprietor gives you more leeway, a sole proprietorship lacks […]
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