The big buzz and concern in the construction industry are the new laws, some of which have already taken effect and the balance or bulk taking effect July 1, 2012. The complete Mechanic’s Lien Law has been recodified...
There are several new California laws that went into effect January 1, 2012. These new laws affect individuals and businesses, and range from a child booster seat law to a handgun open carry law to several laws critical to...
Partner Melody Mosley brings a unique perspective to each examination under oath she handles based on her long and broad experience in arson investigations. Below is a brief summary of a recent case where Melody worked with a...
COMPLEX BUSINESS DEAL INCLUDING STOCKS, REAL ESTATE & SEVERANCE PAY SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED FOR COMPANY SHAREHOLDER Highlights Over a five-month period, Cummins & White, LLP, successfully represented a founding...
FRAUD INVESTIGATION CONTRIBUTES TO CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS FOR MANSLAUGHTER & ARSON Highlights Based on its expertise in insurance coverage and taking examinations under oath, Cummins & White, LLP, assisted an...
The Participating Owner — Leased Responsibility
December 29, 2011
Under California law, contractors and materialmen may record a mechanics’ lien against real property when improvements are made “at the instance” of the owner or his agent. But what happens if the improvements are...
A Modern Way to Fund a College Education
December 8, 2011
This week I had the pleasure of attending a meeting of the Estate Planning Council of South Orange County. The keynote speaker, Barry P. Levine, a consultant with Northern Trust, gave an interesting presentation titled,...
With the holidays approaching, more than 75% of all companies plan to hold parties to boost office morale, reward employees, break down barriers, and celebrate the end of a year. These celebrations may involve games, dancing,...
