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An eminent domain battle is brewing in California’s Central Valley. A fruit stand that has been operating in Riverbank for 30 years sits on five acres of land that Stanislaus County executives want to acquire for a major highway construction project, and local...
Property owners in California and around the country may be aware that the government can use the power of eminent domain to take private property and convert it to public use. Local, state and federal governments usually use eminent domain to acquire land to build...
Multiple wildfires that caused substantial damage to California towns have been connected to missteps by electric utilities. Property owners rightly want compensation for damages that would not have happened if utility companies had acted with greater care. The legal...
When homes in California and around the country have beautiful views, they are worth more money and are easier to sell. Homes in Los Angeles with unobstructed views of the San Fernando Valley are worth about 20% more than properties without views, and an ocean view...
Eminent domain in California is a means by which the government takes over property. Despite its necessity in some cases, eminent domain often comes with opposition. A case in Monterey highlights how this process works. The eminent domain case in Monterey Monterey...
Making false claims about another person could lead to legal troubles. The same could apply to a business enterprise. False statements that hurt a person or business's reputation and cause them to suffer losses may not go unanswered as the victim could file a lawsuit....
All parties must meet contract obligations for a business to operate successfully in California. It is what's right under the law. However, some individuals or entities may fail to fulfill their contractual obligations. But before they do it, you'll notice signs of...
Corporations are complex entities that involve many conflicting interests. Sometimes these internal tensions can cause corporate officers to act in ways that harm the company. In such a situation, shareholders aren't helpless. They may be able to bring legal action...
Does the federal government want to use your California property for public use? Taking private property for public use is known as eminent domain. Even if you don’t want to sell, it’s legal for the federal government to claim your property in exchange for payment....
If you're planning on putting up a fence or planting a garden, it's important that these items don't encroach on your California neighbor's property. Of course, it's possible that you may accidentally do so despite your best efforts, and there are a myriad of ways to...