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Victory in Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Case in Alameda County Superior Court

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The residential mortgage foreclosure crisis continues to grind onward across California resulting in the eviction of thousands of Californians from their homes. Even as numerous banks, including the largest in the United States, have paid billions of dollars in fines and penalties for their unlawful actions, they relentlessly pursue unlawful foreclosures and evictions from the …Read more

Employment Laws That Companies Must Know to Stay Out of Trouble

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Federal and state employment law is incredibly complex, with overlapping and sometimes conflicting provisions that can leave a business owner wondering what provisions of law must it comply with and how and when to do so. California’s employment laws are among the most complex and onerous in the nation, and contribute, in no small part, …Read more

Implications of “Raging Bull” Lawsuit for Copyright Owners

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Dust off those old songs, manuscripts and articles because on May 19, 2014, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion in Petrella v. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc. (the “Raging Bull” lawsuit) that ensures a copyright holder has the right to enforce a copyrighted work, even if it has been dormant for many years, and receive damages, and, …Read more

California Construction Contracts: 5 Key Things to Consider

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The most important tool for a construction company or contractor is your written contract.  Good solid construction contracts are the foundation for a positive experience for both you and your customers. It establishes a relationship with your customers and builds their confidence in you and your company. More importantly, a comprehensive and well written customer …Read more

False Advertising Claim Cases Get a New Standard

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The ability of a plaintiff to bring false advertising claims and concerns over unfair competition under federal trademark law just got a bit easier. On March 25, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its opinion in Lexmark International v. Static Control Components, ruling that Static Control may proceed with its false advertising counterclaim against Lexmark under …Read more