Be Represented by a Law Firm That is Well-Established in Eminent Domain Cases
Inverse condemnation is an illegal process in which a state or federal government takes away a person's private property without proper compensation. The 5th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution allows the seizure of private property in exchange for just compensation. A...
The government often starts large projects, some of which require the use of someone's private property. For example, a new highway or hospital project would likely take up a lot of space and require purchasing neighboring lots. When this happens, it's required by law...
Property lines can be a real source of contention for homeowners. When two people own adjacent parcels of land, it's not always clear where the property line falls. This can lead to disputes over things like the placement of fences or who is responsible for...
President Biden signed the $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law in November 2021. The act has $550 billion set for new federal infrastructure spending. New money for infrastructure is good, but unprepared businesses could get hurt in...
Small business owners sometimes feel the proverbial pinch of operating expenses. If costs increase and revenue drops, profits suffer. So, a California small business owner may seek to cut expenses where viable. Some may wonder if appealing a property tax assessment is...
A statute of limitations means that an individual has a time span for when to recover the damages of a bad real estate transaction. Real estate litigation is the process of filing a lawsuit against a buyer, seller or broker who breaches a contract, commits fraud,...
Discussions about railbanking have been met with much controversy from Roaring Camp residents. This an iconic California train line that is highly significant to the locals and tourists alike, and the planned talks about this Rails-to-Trails practice has many people...
When recruiting employees in California, business owners often use employment contracts to define the terms and conditions of each employee's work. Employment contracts include a variety of clauses that serve to protect both the business and the employee in the event...
In California, as in other states, the issue of eminent domain is an area of conflict between the government and property owners. While most eminent domain cases settle without issue, some become bigger clashes that highlight the potential for injustice in the...
Places such as Irvine, California, and other western states see higher damages from wildfires. As of 2020, the western states experienced over $1 billion worth of damage from wildfires. Utility contractors who work in wildfire-prone areas often find it difficult to...