Water is one of the most important substances for living beings, so it is no surprise that there must be laws that govern water usage to allow for fairness. According to the California State Water Resources Control Board, water rights give you the ability to use water for a reasonable purpose in a reasonable amount. Specifically, it...
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Without even knowing it, you encounter contracts on an everyday basis. Just think about the terms of service language you agreed to on your phone when downloading a mobile application, or when you created your Facebook account. Those agreements are all contracts. Many people think contracts are only for businesses doing large transactions, but that...
We have received many questions about the Governor’s new requirements for masks. Here is a summary of the guidance from CDPH. The California Department of Public Health issued the following requirements for all Californians on June 18, 2020. It affects everyone in every county whenever you are in the following situations because they are considered...
Litigation is often a reality of owning a small business, but business owners should avoid it as much as possible. Litigation has many downsides, including ruining relationships and being a huge time investment. Two common alternatives to litigation include mediation and arbitration. Both of these options keep the dispute out of the court system, but...
While small business owners may not have the same financial reach or resources as larger companies, they remain susceptible to the same legal woes as larger companies, such as wrongful termination lawsuits. Small business employers and employees need to know the basics of wrongful termination suits, mainly because such suits are common for small businesses. ...
Attorneys at Griswold LaSalle are often asked by business owners: How long should I keep my employee records? The answer is now: At least four (4) years as a result of California law, AB 9, which went into effect January 1, 2020. AB 9 implies such additional record keeping requirements for employers with respect to...
After spending roughly 64 years at 311 N. Douty Street, our firm moved into the beloved Hanford Furniture building in 2009. While keeping a lot of the original details, we underwent some remodeling that has resulted in the beautiful office we have today. Check out our before and after photos below!...
Wills A will is a document where its creator, called the “testator,” will designate who receives his or her property upon his death. A will has the benefit of being relatively simple and inexpensive to create. A formal will needs to be witnessed by at least two witnesses in order to be valid in California....