Eve Mazzarella discusses how zoning regulations are an essential aspect of city planning and community development. They delineate the uses permitted for properties in specific districts and help shape the character, aesthetics, and functionality of our neighborhoods....
With the surge in AI and ChatGPT technology, discussions around their potential and implications have dominated many professional circles. AI has already revolutionized sectors from healthcare to supply chain management, academia to economics. Within the legal field,...
Judge Halts Construction of Del Mar Heights High School for Second Time Over the last three decades, the California legislature has passed several important laws intended to protect the environment from unwarranted and ill-considered construction projects. A group of...
When to pursue a default The economy, the use of office space and the attendance of workers at a central location have evolved since 2020. In many cases, this has led to tenants falling behind on their rent. When this occurs, commercial landlords must balance the...
Franchising a business can be a great opportunity for Californians to open a business while receiving corporate support in both the short and long-term. Startup costs for a well-known brand may seem steep, but they can be less than the cost of building a business to...
A business contract is the glue that holds operations together not only within the business, but among other entities with which the business engages. Business owners in California and elsewhere know that contracts must not only be enforceable but also have the key...
Yosemite National Park in the heart of Northern California’s Sierra Mountains is one of the best national parks in the country. It has a long heritage. In fact, naturalist John Muir worked to preserve the land as one of the first national parks.So, when using...
When an eminent voice on the regulatory taking of private property in California speaks, affected parties listen. They recently leaned in closely to scrutinize this remark uttered by Don Odell, Director of Real Property for the state’s High-Speed Rail Authority. “We...
Two well-known companies across California and the rest of the country have recently made news over intellectual property rights. JetBlue Airways has sued Walmart for trademark infringement over the retailer’s new personal shopping service, Jetblack.While...
Though he began his professional life as quarterback for the San Diego Chargers, Drew Brees played just five seasons here before moving on to the New Orleans Saints, where he has won both a Super Bowl and the NFL’s Most Valuable Player honors.Though Brees...