A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. The same is true in estate planning. As estate planners, most practitioners focus on probate avoidance and tax planning. While…
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LANDMARK NORTHRIDGE EARTHQUAKE APPEALS CASE EXPANDS LEGITIMATE DISPUTE DOCTRINE IN BAD FAITH CLAIMS Highlights Cummins & White successfully defended an insurance company (representing it through the claim process, appraisal, trial,…
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The California Supreme Court released its much anticipated decision regarding the requirements for meal and rest breaks for non-exempt employees. The decision in Brinker Restaurant Corp. v. Superior Court, No.…
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SMALL CLAIMS COURTS AND YOUR MECHANICS LIENS We’ve all heard how expensive it is to file a lawsuit in the California superior courts. On many occasions, a contractor may have…
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