Proposed LA Skyscraper Deal Raises Ire of Prop 13 Activists
As I have written about before, proposition 13 opponents are now closely following and publicizing any major commercial property purchases where the buyers utilize specific [...]
Same-Sex Marriages Are Recognized Under ERISA
In June 2013, the United States Supreme Court concluded in United States v. Windsor that section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) was unconstitutional. Section 3 [...]
Sip on This One — The Starbucks Class Action Wage Lawsuit
In 2008 barista, Summer York, filed a class action against Starbucks alleging missed meal periods, missed breaks and for receiving inaccurate wage statements. The lawsuit initially sought [...]
Booster Clubs Beware: The Tax Man Cometh
As school begins and high-school football kicks into gear, parents, schools and athletes are concerned with ensuring that enough funds are raised to cover the [...]
The Hidden Tax Impact of High Speed Rail: Don’t Get Hit With the Tax!
To date, much has been written and said about California’s proposed high speed rail line. Much of its virtues and vices have been debated, scrutinized, [...]
The Impact Of California’s Minimum Wage Increase
We have all heard the news. California's Legislature, comprised of a super-majority of Democrats, have voted to increase minimum wage to $10 per hour. You [...]