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…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 […]
Continue reading…What are Letters Testamentary?
An individual who has been named as a personal representative or executor in a will has a number of important duties. These include gathering the deceased person’s property and transferring […]
Continue reading…LLC Operating Agreements Will Save You
Business partners, seeking to make their fortunes, form their LLCs at a moment when they expect to work together indefinitely, with good will between them and nothing but cooperation as […]
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