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Mar
02
Courts Disagree Over Marital Testimonial Privilege Waivers

Courts Disagree Over Marital Testimonial Privilege Waivers

A married person has the right not to testify against that person’s spouse (Evidence Code § 971) and not to
1 min read
Jan
16
When May Shareholders be Liable for Corporate Debts?

When May Shareholders be Liable for Corporate Debts?

The alter ego doctrine permits creditors and plaintiffs to pierce corporate veils, making shareholders personally liable for corporate debts.  The
2 min read
Jan
16
Is Your Customer List a Protected Trade Secret?

Is Your Customer List a Protected Trade Secret?

In California, a trade secret is economically valuable information not generally known to the public and that the owner makes
2 min read
Jan
06
The Value of an Exhibit Key

The Value of an Exhibit Key

I use exhibit keys for depositions, arbitrations and trials. I categorize exhibits by reference to their number, date, description, and
1 min read
Jan
06
Non-Compete Clauses are Not Strictly Void in B2B Agreements

Non-Compete Clauses are Not Strictly Void in B2B Agreements

The California Supreme Court ruled recently that Business & Professions Code § 16600 does not mean what it says: “[absent an
1 min read
Nov
23
No Attorney’s Fee Provision? Use RFAs Instead.

No Attorney’s Fee Provision? Use RFAs Instead.

As a general matter, the prevailing party in a lawsuit is not entitled to recovery of his attorney’s fees
1 min read
Nov
23
Lost Profits May Not Be Lost

Lost Profits May Not Be Lost

Lost profits are net gains made from sales after deducting expenses. Lost profits are recoverable in California if their extent
3 min read
Nov
23
Is Your Corporation or LLC In Order?

Is Your Corporation or LLC In Order?

In these challenging times for businesses, plaintiffs will want to rely on the alter ego doctrine to pierce corporate veils,
2 min read
Nov
23
How to Select an Expert Witness

How to Select an Expert Witness

In today's litigation practice experts are frequently called upon to give their opinions. Even though experts are paid
2 min read
Nov
23
Owed Money? Get an Attachment!

Owed Money? Get an Attachment!

What can you do to expedite collection of money owed to you? File a lawsuit and immediately apply for a
2 min read