I wanted to know if there were some recourse against the previous owner after buying a business and being shown fake numbers

You may also have a claim for Fraud in the Inducement if it can be established that the books were intentionally "cooked."

California is one of the few states that not only requires employers to provide breaks, but also requires that employees be paid for some of this...

If not POD accounts, and if under $100,000 in total value, California has a simplified probate process for small estates. To use it, an executor...

I would guess that you could register the title of a podcast show just as "MEET THE PRESS" was registrable for "ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES, THROUGH THE...

How can I take back custody of my daughter from my sister who was only granted temperary guardianship and is now trying to move

What are the specific terms of the temporary guardianship? If terms are being violated, then you should petition the court accordingly. This is...

Was my employer right in terminating employment?

Employers in California can review job applicant arrest records ONLY if (i) the arrest(s) resulted in a conviction, or (ii) if the applicant is out...

Are Californians entitled to unemployment benefits if they are also getting a teachers retirement pension from the state of CA?

When you retire, you may decide to keep working while you collect a pension, Social Security or other retirement benefits. Even though these...

"Do I need a real estate or business attorney?" Both seller and broker did not disclose "material facts" about purchased venue

It may very well be that you have a claim for Fraud, which triggers a corresponding statute of limitations of 3 years from the time you discover,...

Looking for a labor/employment lawyer with some experience working with government agencies for severance/compensation claim.

Keep a diary of everyone you speak to and every incident in which you were involved, but be aware that a hostile work environment will necessitate...

Was I wrongfully terminated?

The facts, as you have described them, do not amount to wrongful termination. There must be a public policy issue at stake and I see nothing of the...