California Rental Assistance Program
Given the unprecedented number of residential tenants who are in default for failure to pay rent given the COVID-19 pandemic, the California legislature has enacted a number of laws to […]
California Supreme Court to Review Holder Rule Attorneys’ Fees Limitations
The ever-changing position with respect to holder liability continues to evolve in California. In 2019, Cal. Civ. Code § 1459.5 became law. The purpose of enacting Section 1459.5 was to […]
Choosing Between Legal Separation and Divorce
Are you new to California, but are considering divorce? Do your religious principles prohibit divorce, but you cannot live with your spouse due to acrimony or abuse? Legal separation is […]
Is Your Company Ready For The DCLA?
Is your debt collection company ready for the Debt Collection Licensing Act (“DCLA”)? (Cal. Fin. Code §§ 100000, et seq.) On January 1, 2022, the DCLA will take effect in […]
Are Commission and Bonus Payments Considered Wages Under California Law?
Both a commission payment and a bonus payment are considered to be wages under California law. (Labor Code § 200; Neisendorf v. Levi Strauss & Co. (2006) 143 Cal.App.4th 509.) […]
Charging Interest Finance Charges for Repo Fees
A point of contention for finance companies and other holders of retail installment sales contracts has been whether a consumer may be charged for interest/finance charges for unpaid costs associated […]
California Domestic Violence Prevention Act
Insults. Suspicion. Possessiveness. Jealousy. Isolation. Threats. Domestic violence is not always physical violence. California law can protect you if you feel vulnerable because of the actions of your spouse, partner, […]
Auto Finance Companies Liable for Attorneys’ Fees to Consumers
On January 29, 2021, the California Court of Appeal for the Second Appellate District, in Pulliam v. HNL Automotive Inc.(2021) Cal.App.5th [2021 Cal.App. LEXIS 81], held that the Holder Rule […]
Changes to Expect in the Courts in Light of COVID-19
As public spaces begin to reopen throughout California, patrons will notice changes in accessibility to those spaces, as well as the increased cleaning and safety protocols now in place, particularly […]
Round Two of the Paycheck Protection Program
This week, round two of the Small Business Administration’s (“SBA”) Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) opened for application for funding through various financial institutions approved to administer the program. This second […]