Business Formation: Protecting Your Business and Your Personal Assets
When you are thinking of starting a business, you may have questions about protecting yourself and your assets. You may also have questions as to […]
Court Rules Services Advisors are Exempt
On April 2, 2018, the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Encino Motorcars, LLC v. Navarro, et al. No. 16-1362 (“Encino”). In Encino, […]
Battle Of The Forums: Deciding On A Venue For Arbitration
So you have sold a vehicle. You have informed the customer that, per the Retail Installment Sales Contract, any and all disputes they may have […]
Risk And Regulation Of Digital Currency
Risks And Regulation Of Digital Currency Digital currency is a new electronic payment system that involves the use of software code to function as money over a computer network, much […]
When A Vehicle’s History Report Causes A Mileage Discrepancy
Given the prevalence of vehicle history reports such as CarFax and AutoCheck, and consumers’ demand for the same when they purchase used vehicles, an […]
What Is Digital Currency And How Does It Function?
Digital currency is a new electronic payment system that involves the use of software code to function as money over a computer network, much like the internet. The most famous […]
The Enforceability of Forum – Selection Clauses in Commercial Contracts
What are forum selection clauses and how do they affect a commercial relationship? Forum-selection clauses are clauses within a contract which allow the contracting parties […]
Don’t Pay Twice: Unpaid Subcontractor Employee Wages and Cal. Labor Code § 218.7
Beginning January 1, 2018, Contractors are directly liable for the wages of any unpaid employee of their subcontractors, of any tier. This is the effect of California Labor Code § […]
Changes To The Buyer’s Guide
Starting January 27, 2018, the Federal Trade Commission will require all used automobile dealers to use a revised Buyers Guide. The revised Buyers Guide: Changes the description of an “As […]
Mediation Confidentiality: Make Sure All the Terms are in a Written Agreement
Everyone is entitled to their day in court:[1] few take it.[2] Historically, less than 3% of cases go to trial. Instead, most of the lawsuits filed are settled. And most […]