Legal Insights & Practice Area Guides
Legal commentary, analysis, and practice area insights.
Does Prop 64 Threaten, Diminish, or End Medical Cannabis?
Examining the impact of the Adult Use of Marijuana Act on medical cannabis in California — from the death of cooperatives and collectives to the tipping point of high taxes and black market competition.
Personal Injury
Automobile Accidents
Understanding your rights after a car accident in California.
Slip and Fall Injuries
Premises liability and recovering compensation for slip and fall injuries.
Negligence Claims
How California negligence law works and what you need to prove.
Insurance Disputes
Handling bad faith claims and insurance coverage disputes.
Damages Recovery
Types of damages available in California personal injury cases.
Settlement Negotiation
Strategies for negotiating fair settlements in injury claims.
Business Law
Business Formation
Choosing the right entity structure for your California business.
Business Contracts
Essential contract provisions every business owner should know.
Business Disputes
Resolving partnership, shareholder, and commercial disputes.
Business Collections
Legal strategies for collecting debts owed to your business.
Real Estate Law
Real Estate Contracts
Key provisions in California real estate purchase and sale agreements.
Boundary Disputes
Resolving property line and boundary conflicts between neighbors.
Foreclosures
Understanding California foreclosure law and homeowner protections.
Real Estate Litigation
Common real estate disputes and how they are resolved in court.
Construction Defects
Builder liability and remedies for defective construction in California.
Zoning Law
Navigating zoning regulations, variances, and land use permits.
Contract Law
IP Contracts
Protecting intellectual property through well-drafted agreements.
Corporate Contracts
Essential corporate agreements from formation to governance.
Licensing & Distribution
Structuring licensing and distribution deals under California law.
Entertainment Contracts
Key contract issues in film, music, and media transactions.
Litigation
Business Litigation
How commercial disputes are litigated in California courts.
Contract Disputes
Breach of contract claims, defenses, and available remedies.
Corporate Litigation
Shareholder actions, fiduciary duties, and corporate governance disputes.
Entertainment Law
Entertainment IP
Intellectual property protection for creative works and content.
Profit Participation
Understanding profit participation and back-end compensation deals.
Royalty Disputes
Resolving royalty accounting and payment disputes in entertainment.
Talent Agreements
Negotiating and structuring talent contracts in the entertainment industry.
Additional Practice Areas
Personal Injury Overview
A broad overview of personal injury law in California.
Labor & Employment
Employee rights and employer obligations under California law.
Injunctions & TROs
Obtaining and defending against injunctions and temporary restraining orders.
Landlord/Tenant
Rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants in California.
Fraud/Misrepresentation
Elements and remedies for fraud and misrepresentation claims.
Elements of Conversion
What you must prove to recover property taken or wrongfully withheld in California.
Promissory Estoppel
How California enforces a promise you relied on when there is no formal contract.
Unjust Enrichment
Recovering a benefit unfairly retained at your expense under California restitution law.
Emotional Distress (IIED)
The elements of intentional infliction of emotional distress in California.
Trade Secret Misappropriation
Proving a trade secret claim under California's Uniform Trade Secrets Act (CUTSA).
Tortious Interference
The elements of interference with contract and prospective economic advantage in California.
Quantum Meruit
Recovering the reasonable value of unpaid work when no enforceable contract sets the price.
Partition Actions
How a co-owner can force the division or sale of California property, and who pays the costs.
Probate
Navigating the California probate process and estate administration.
Family Disputes
Resolving family law matters including custody and property division.
Defamation/Privacy
Protecting your reputation and privacy rights under California law.