Month: April 2018

The common saying goes: “It it’s not in writing, it didn’t happen.”  You might be surprised to know that when it comes to contract law, the opposite is actually true.  Verbal contracts are not only enforceable, but there are only certain types of contracts that MUST be in writing.  Knowing this distinction is important to…

Non-solicitation clauses and non-compete clauses are commonly included in employment contracts. A typical non-Solicitation clause may state that the employee will not solicit any business or customer with whom they had contact with during their employment for a certain period of time post-employment.  A typical non-complete clause may state that the employee will not enter…

The California Constitution requires every local agency to comply with the California Public Records Act (“CPRA”). The CPRA states that the right of access to information is a fundamental and necessary right of every person in the state. The CPRA is a vital component of California’s commitment to operating an open government and democracy. The…