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For any company in California to run successfully, shareholders must elect directors to make decisions that propel the business forward and ensure profits. However, all decisions carry some risk; therefore, it would seem unfair for shareholders to punish the directors...
State governments can have a lot of power when it comes to property rights. One way this power is exercised is through the use of the eminent domain. What does eminent domain mean? Eminent domain is the power of the government to take private property for public use....
Land seizure is one of the most controversial types of action that a government can take in California and has been happening for centuries. Individuals lose their farms, homes and livelihoods when the government decides to seize lands. In addition, the act of land...
A new bullet train will soon be running directly through the California city centers to create a faster and more direct route for commuters. This is at the expense of produce stores, homes and apartments alike, which are going down by the hundreds. Those unlucky...
California is known for its beautiful coastline. While other coastal cities throughout the country allow the development of commercial buildings and expensive real estate, California chooses to keep its coasts undeveloped. The California Coastal Act provides...
A non-compete agreement is a contract or clause that restricts an ex-employee from working for a competitor or working within certain bounds defined in the agreement. Non-competes are increasingly common in California, especially in the tech industry. The power of...
You don't take possession of a California home immediately after your offer to purchase it is accepted. Instead, you typically have a chance to inspect it, obtain financing and complete other steps in the closing process. During this time, you may be allowed to back...
Residents of a Southern California Chinatown apartment complex face the risk of losing their leases. City leaders want to buy the building to prevent this from happening, but the owner isn't interested. The apartment complex dates back to the 1980s. While initially...
It's helpful for California real estate professionals, investors and owners to understand the difference between real estate and real property. The concepts are closely related to each other, but there are some important differences between them. Real estate vs. real...
Sometimes, land boundaries in California can be challenging to define. Your neighbor might believe that you are encroaching on their land, or you might feel like they are refusing to give you the right to access when you believe you have an easement. In these cases,...