Irvine, CA
Business Lawyer at Irvine, CA
Practice Areas: Business, Contracts & Agreements ... +5 more
Many of us have encountered some type of release or waiver of liability form throughout our lives. Whether it is for youth sports, joining a gym or using a private banquet facility, these forms are eve...
See Full GuideWaiver as a Defense What is Waiver? It is common for parties to an agreement to waive some or all of their contractual rights. For example, I may hire someone to paint my house and, in return, I ag...
See Full GuideThe Workings of a Bankruptcy Proceeding With the current state of the economy, many people and many businesses have had no choice but to file for bankruptcy. What is bankruptcy, though? Bankruptcy is ...
See Full GuideThe Doctrine of Laches What is Laches? Laches is an unreasonable delay in pursuing a right or claim in a way that prejudices the opposing party and renders the granting of a claim inequitable. Put an...
See Full GuideThe Collateral Source Rule What is the Collateral Source Rule? The collateral source rule is a rule of evidence that provides that if an injured party received some compensation for his injuries fr...
See Full GuideThe Community Property System: The Difference between Community Property and Separate Property The Community Property System If you are married in the state of California, then you have likely he...
See Full GuideClaim Presentation A claim for personal injury or death against a state or local governmental entity is governed by the California Government Claims Act. Under this act, no suit for money damages ma...
See Full GuideIntended Beneficiaries In California, the general rule is that a third party may be entitled to damages from the breach of a contract they are not a party to if they can prove the contracting parties...
See Full GuideWhat is a "Tort"? A tort is a harmful act, or failure to act, for which the law provides a remedy. Tort law is based on the basic principle that an injured person ("plaintiff") should be compensated...
See Full GuideCalifornia, like almost all states, is an "at-will" employment state. ...
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