On April 30, 2018, the Supreme Court of California issued an opinion dictating what legal standard will be applied when determining the relationship between a worker and an employer. The court adopted a test called the “ABC” test, which determines whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. When a worker is an...
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Are you looking to start a nonprofit to help your community? Is that the same as being tax-exempt? There is a common misconception that they are the same – in fact they are two related but different things. Usually when someone wants to start a “charity” what they really want to do is be a...
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...
What is a “bitcoin?” This question seems to be coming up a lot these days. A bitcoin is likely the most recognized and popular form of cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency is a type of digital or virtual currency (like the dollar or euro). However, unlike those traditional forms of currency, cryptocurrency is not backed by precious metal...
Purchased property can increase its value. For example, if you bought property in the 1970’s for $100,000.00 and the same property is worth 600,000.00 today, then your property has appreciated, or grown, in value. The Federal government taxes this increase in value through a capital gains tax. Depending on your tax bracket, the capital gains...
Whether you’re the plaintiff or defendant, a lawsuit is a complicated process. There are many court rules, filing deadlines, and procedural requirements that you should be aware of. As a result, once you realize that you will become involved in a lawsuit it is good practice to immediately consult with an attorney. An attorney’s job...
Have you been mailed or served with a judgment against you and you did not ever know there was a lawsuit against you? Chances are whoever sued you took your “default” – meaning you failed to respond to the lawsuit. But how could you respond if you never knew you were being sued in the...
If you’ve been sued and are unfamiliar with the legal system, it is a good practice to immediately consult with an attorney. This is because once a lawsuit begins there are many important dates and deadlines that will impact your rights. When Do You Need to Respond? A lawsuit is initiated when a Plaintiff files...