Real Property Sales: Know Your Options (Option Contracts, Rights of First Refusal, and Rights of First Offer) By: Kyla Rowe California attorneys assisting clients with real property sales should be aware of the types of option contracts their clients may encounter. Read on for an overview of the most common types of option contracts, and … Continued
Ethical Considerations for Attorneys Using AI in Their Practice By: Don Ho The legal profession has been relatively slow to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) technologies compared to other industries. However, AI is rapidly advancing and attorneys who wish to maintain a competitive edge need to wisely leverage these powerful tools. AI can assist with legal … Continued
The Inconvenient Forum Conundrum: How to Dismiss or Stay a Lawsuit Filed in California California is convenient for many things: making wine, surfing waves, launching a startup — we could go on! But it’s not always a convenient forum for a lawsuit against your client. Where a case is heard can be as crucial as … Continued
Trustees and Beneficiaries Beware: Think Twice Before Modifying an Irrevocable Trust By: Christina M. Chan Under section 6110(i)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code, a Chief Counsel Advice memorandum (“CCA”) is a term used to describe written advice or instruction issued by the Service or the Office of Chief Counsel to field offices concerning the IRS’ … Continued
Finding Out Your Client Is Not a U.S. Citizen, and What to Do Next By: Theodore Ko What if a client rushes into your office and says they’ve only just learned they are not a U.S. citizen after living, working, and voting for the last 60 years in the United States? A recent case in … Continued
Are Your Business Clients Ready for the End of ‘Drip Pricing’ in California Starting July 1 By: David Muellenhoff As of July 1, 2024, it will be unlawful for California businesses to advertise prices to consumers that do not include all mandatory fees or charges, exclusive of government-imposed taxes or fees such as shipping costs. … Continued