With adverse possession, it’s all about this thing called “hostility.” In general, a person has to hold the property in a way that is hostile…
KCCL has me thinking about Stealing Real Estate again (but only hypothetically)
My mind drifts back to Jose and Sofia Aguayo again. But more on that a little later. I still cannot believe that they successfully stole…
The impact of solar on your home value in Bakersfield, CA
My sister and I discussed solar panels tonight. The topic: How much do solar panels change the value of the home, if at all? I…
How illegal is your weekly poker game?
California Penal Code proscribes “faro, monte, roulette, lansquenet, rouge et noire, rondo, tan, fan-tan, seven-and-a-half, twenty-one, hokey-pokey, or any banking or percentage game played with…
Can an investor sue for damages when the corporation never forms?
You have put in the long hours, and although it pains you, you decided that you must abandon the business venture. What liability do you…
Mark Rubio introduces new legislation impacting California landlords.
California Senator Mark Rubio introduces new legislation impacting California landlords.
Unregistered Securities: They just became easier.
Whether you partner with investors for real estate dealings, or you just like to stay current on securities law, this is important information that you need to know.
Can Grocery Stores succeed in fighting the $4 “hero pay” wage hikes?
Can Corporations claim a violation of the Equal Protection Clause? Over the last week, several cities passed laws granting $4 pay raises affecting grocery store…
Can a Corporation manipulate stock prices through paid advertisements?
Corporate manipulation of stock prices. In 2016, the Texas Southern District Court (5th Circuit) reviewed the case of Stephens v. Uranium Energy Corp. (S.D.Tex. July 15,…
Grindr’s liability for the crimes of its users in California
Does Grindr have liability for sexual crimes performed by its users against other users? On February 1, 2021, KGET.com reported that a 32 year old…