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As a California resident facing assault and battery charges, your life may change abruptly and not for the better if convicted. A conviction can prevent you from living in certain places and bar you from holding specific types of jobs. We often represent clients and...

While small business owners may not have the same financial reach or resources as larger companies, they remain susceptible to the same legal woes as larger companies, such as wrongful termination lawsuits. Small business employers and employees need to know the...

Zoning is a key aspect of California land use and development. According to the Institute for Local Government, zoning determines what individuals, companies and other entities may use land for in different areas or “zones.” It would not be appropriate, for example,...

California residents who either cannot or do not want to make legal decisions for themselves may have a designated power of attorney speak for them.  Before an individual nominates an attorney-in-fact, it is critical to consider which responsibilities he or she will...

California’s statewide stay-at-home order has left many Californians wondering what the future holds in regard to how businesses will re-open and what the consumer experience will look like. Governor Newsom issued a 4-stage “Resilience Roadmap” outlining the four...

Everyone should have an estate plan based on their circumstances. Your estate plan can take the form of a simple Will or can get progressively more advanced through the use of a living trust. As we all age, the need for an estate plan becomes more relevant and...

Governor Gavin Newsom created the “Six Critical Indicators” framework that California will consider before ending or changing the statewide stay-at-home order.[1] The framework is not a concrete plan, but the indicators will serve as an outline for modifying the...

Photo credit: bbc.com Several Federal and State agencies have used existing laws or issued guidance to assist employers during the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic. Below are some frequently asked questions related to employer responsibilities during a pandemic; What...

Photo credit: Senate Photography Studio On March 18, 2020, Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) went into effect.  This bill, enacted by Congress, responds to the COVID-19 pandemic by providing paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave for those...

After spending roughly 64 years at 311 N. Douty Street, our firm moved into the beloved Hanford Furniture building in 2009. While keeping a lot of the original details, we underwent some remodeling that has resulted in the beautiful office we have today. Check out our...