Interviewing at Griswold LaSalle: Candidate Guide Interviewing for a summer or post-grad associate role is an exciting milestone. It is normal to feel nervous—we have all been there! Here is how to stand out and present your best authentic self to Griswold LaSalle. 6 Quick Tips for Success Do Your Homework: Research the firm, explore...
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The Ralph M. Brown Act The Ralph M. Brown Act was adopted into the California Government Code in 1953. This legislation comprises a set of status mandating that the governing bodies of local public agencies conduct their business in public. The primary objective is to safeguard the public’s right to participate in local decision-making. Key...
Governor Newsom signed SB 1383 on September 17, 2020, significantly expanding the California Family Rights Act (“CFRA”). This new law becomes effective January 1. 2021, meaning businesses should be preparing now. What is the CA Family Rights Act? The CFRA is a law that allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid...
Do you know someone who has a child with special needs, such as down syndrome or autism? They may need to consider the creation of an irrevocable trust to protect that child. It allows an individual to make sure a person with special needs is provided for beyond public benefits, by giving them cash, real...
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...
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...
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. ...