If you purchase real estate for investment in California, you may be concerned about having to pay capital gains taxes if you sell the property and reinvest or “exchange” the funds from the sale into another investment property. Fortunately, Section 1031 of the...
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Defending against a breach of contract claim
Many businesses in Oakland enter complex contracts with vendors, clients and other businesses. These documents are an essential part of business development, but there are times when one party argues that you breached the contract and owe them damages. Do you have any...
What California businesses should know about zoning
Taking the necessary steps to start a new business or move a business into California can be difficult, especially if an individual does not understand all the laws and regulations that may govern their operations. In Oakland, business entities must conform to state...
Are non-competes enforced in California?
As an employer, you entrust you employees with critical information regarding the business, such as private business processes, your client base and trade secrets. But what if a critical employee is fired or decides to leave the company for other employment...
Appellate Decision Allows Some Short Term Rentals
Civil Code §4740(a) provides: “An owner of a separate interest in a common interest development shall not be subject to a provision in a governing document or an amendment to a governing document that prohibits the rental or leasing of any of the separate interests in...
What is required of employers after discrimination allegations?
In California, the current employment landscape has placed employers on the defensive. While it is undoubtedly positive that employees who are subjected to workplace discrimination and harassment are increasingly free to voice their complaints about how they have been...
Five commercial real estate mistakes to avoid
The world of commercial real estate can come with many different challenges. While you are trying to do what is best for you and your future, it may be hard to keep up with everything you should know. When new challenges are around every corner, avoiding mistakes is...
Know how to defend yourself in a workplace discrimination case
A lot of time, effort, and money has gone into building your business’s reputation. As strong as that reputation may seem, it can all come crashing down when someone brings forth allegations of wrongdoing. One of the most damaging claims that can damage your business...
Like-kind exchanges: What exactly are they?
When entering the real estate market in California, you may encounter several unfamiliar terms. In fact, new terms pop up every few years as laws around real estate are implemented or removed. This article covers what are called "like-kind exchanges." Understandably,...
Could rezoning offer you new opportunities?
Your real estate holdings offer you a wide variety of different opportunities. You may increase the value of your property by building new structures or improving the existing buildings. However, zoning may limit those opportunities. How can zoning impact your options...