Surprisingly, the California Supreme Court has held that the Documentary Transfer Tax--that has historically only been applied when deeds were recorded affecting real property ownership [...]
In defending employers in lawsuits, I am often asked whether the employer can countersue against its employee. I respond by telling that employer three things: [...]
A potential sweeping change was made to California tax law and policy when the legislature passed AB 102, the Taxpayer Transparency and Fairness Act of [...]
On September 30, 2016 we posted a blog advising employers to examine pay practices in order to avoid litigation under the Fair Pay Act. Currently, [...]
Over the past two decades, coinciding generally with the election of Gray Davis as governor, the California Legislature has enacted a series of laws that [...]
By Joseph Zimmerl: Anyone who drives in California knows that gas here is expensive. If you have ever driven to Oregon, Nevada or Arizona you [...]