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Governor Brown signed the new Uniform Voidable Transactions Act into law on July 2, 2015. The bill received unanimous support in both the Senate and the Assembly and was recommended by the Commercial Transactions Committee. This law renames and amends the pre-existing Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act. This new law will impact both debtors and creditors.…

When consulting with startup business owners and entrepreneurs, common issues arise regarding key elements of the business and its structure. These issues can expose the business, and the owners, to unnecessary litigation and other legal expenses. Below are three common mistakes that startup businesses make and how you can avoid them. Failing to Use and…

The California General Corporation Law governs how notice of stockholder meetings must be given. This information is of vital importance to all California corporations. It is important to note that while email notice is allowed, it is not allowed under all circumstances. What Does California Law Say About Email Notice? California law does allow email…

Commercial real estate transactions include negotiations based on various information about the land in question. One issue that may come up when you are buying or selling commercial real estate is whether there are any easements on the land, and if so, what they are. You need to understand exactly what an easement is and…

The California Court of Appeals recently decided a case that deals with the enforceability of cotenancy clauses in retail leases. This case was one of first impression in California, meaning that it was the first time that a California appellate court had dealt with these issues. This means that other California appellate courts may reach…

An important part of business and commercial law is drafting security agreements and UCC filings. These sorts of documents require a certain degree of specificity to be valid. However, just as with anything, too much specificity can be too much of a good thing. Being too specific in these documents can lead to ambiguities that…

As businesses move online the way they create contracts with consumers continues to change. This ever evolving area of business law impacts not only the way businesses interact with your customers but also the way they resolve any disputes with them should they arise. This makes it extremely important for business owners and those who…

Real estate and commercial disputes across the country are often settled by a forbearance agreement. In these agreements, the creditor agrees to settle its claim for a discounted amount, usually payable in installments. In exchange, the debtor is required to admit that he or she owes the full amount of the debt and agree that…

Business owners have many obligations. They have to consider their obligations to customers, to employees, to vendors, and sometimes even to law enforcement. One set of obligations that sometimes gets overlooked, however, is a business’s obligations to the public at large. One such obligation may come in to play when a business is considered a…

California’s tax code includes a provision that makes it so a domestic corporation that fails to pay certain taxes can have its corporate rights suspended. If your corporation’s rights are suspended under this provision, it can affect both the corporation’s ability to bring legal actions and to appeal the outcomes of legal actions. Causes of…