by Michael Kushner | Nov 16, 2023 | HOAs, Real Estate
OVERVIEW Each year, the number of California homeowners living in common interest developments communities governed by homeowners associations (HOAs) continues to grow. Since all common interest developments in California are governed by the Davis-Stirling Act,...
by Michael Kushner | Nov 6, 2023 | HOAs, Real Estate
OVERVIEW When you purchase a home in a community governed by an HOA, you automatically agree to abide by the HOA’s covenants, conditions, and restrictions (the “CC&Rs”). The CC&Rs are a set of rules and regulations that outline the rights and responsibilities...
by Michael Kushner | Oct 18, 2023 | Business
OVERVIEW Starting a limited liability company (“LLC”) in California is a popular choice for entrepreneurs who want the liability protection of a corporation combined with the tax efficiencies and operational flexibility of a partnership. In California, LLCs come in...
by Michael Kushner | Sep 27, 2023 | Litigation
OVERVIEW Depositions play an indispensable role in civil litigation. Simply put, a deposition is the questioning of a witness under oath, in the presence of a court reporter, who is trained to take down every word of testimony. Before delving into how you can best...
by Michael Kushner | Sep 6, 2023 | Business, Litigation
On September 5, 2023, a Long Beach jury ordered Ken Allen Lamphear, a seasoned real estate investor from Los Angeles County, to pay $3 million in punitive damages for elder abuse and fraud against Suzanne “Susie” Yorgason, an 80-year-old Long Beach...
