Not many people have heard of Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Xpeng Motors. But a California man north of San Diego had heard of them. In fact, say federal prosecutors, he had left his job working on Apple’s self-driving car project in April to go work in...
Year: 2018
California legislature passes a new Consumer Privacy Act
The California Consumer Privacy Act was approved for the November ballot in June, but before voters could attend the polls, Californian lawmakers passed a similar law, which emphasized similar messages to the privacy act.According to Forbes, the new privacy...
California’s all-you-can-fly airline might be grounded by lawsuit
They’re not for everyone, but some Americans absolutely adore all-you-can-eat restaurants. A California-based airline has taken the concept of all-you-can-eat to the skies. Membership-based Surf Air offers all-you-can-fly travel in its small planes. Destinations...
Lawsuit: Downtown San Diego landmark is driving away business
When it opened in 1985, Horton Plaza was an instant shopping success that many in San Diego credited with revitalizing downtown. But the owner of the Jimbo’s Naturally food store chain says the landmark mall has deteriorated and now drives people away rather than...
Drink up: Part-owner of San Diego brewer files breach of contract suit
Just across the bay from downtown San Diego, sits Coronado Island. Perhaps most famous for Hotel del Coronado, it's also known for its sparkling sandy beaches and gentle ocean breezes. The island is also known as the home of Coronado Brewing Company, a craft beer...
Protecting your IP
The very first purchase after you buy a new house is home insurance. After you buy a new car, the first purchase is auto insurance. In fact, in most cases you can’t buy a house or car without getting an insurance policy that protects you and your property. Far too...
How do you contest a will?
Your parents may have not included you in their will. Is there anything you can do to challenge it? There must be something you can do. If you are a person who would benefit from the will then you may have an opportunity to challenge it, according to basic probate...
Hear this: San Diego headphone maker goes silent
Most of us have at least one pair of earbuds. The small listening devices have a couple of advantages: they’re lightweight, fit inside the ear and they’re inexpensive. While those are all important upsides, the downside of earbuds is obvious at first listen: sound...
San Diego Comic-Con yacht dispute still making waves
Nine months ago, a rented “super yacht” disappeared during San Diego Comic-Con. Marijuana mogul BudTrader CEO Brad McLaughlin paid $42,250 for the three-day rental to use the boat as a lure for celebrities and potential investors. So when the vessel disappeared, the...
San Diego co-work spaces: it’s a thing
Office buildings, industrial, retail, restaurants, hotels and housing. These have been the mainstays of San Diego commercial real estate for years. While all are likely to be around for many more years, changes are afoot, the Union-Tribune reported recently.San Diego...