California law requires homeowners to disclose any material defect a home might have before selling it. A material defect is any issue that would make a reasonable person think twice about acquiring a property. At a minimum, it would likely cause a buyer to reconsider...
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The moratorium on commercial leases in California extended
With Covid-19 resurging across the country, many business owners in California are worried about commercial leases, whether they run a retail business or office, or they are the property owners. Predicting the future seems to be an impossible task with this virus and...
California strawberry growers clash over juicy patents
There is nothing physical about a California strawberry that makes it distinct from strawberries grown elsewhere. They are all red, plump and juicy. But the story of our state’s strawberry is juicy, too, filled with stories of theft, intrigue and collusion. The...
Qualcomm fighting accusations of intellectual property monopoly
Qualcomm employs about 13,000 people in San Diego County, among its 38,000 workers worldwide. Its economic impact on our city is undeniable, which underscores the significance of the allegations hurled by the US Federal Trade Commission against the chipmaker. The FTC...