Two weeks ago today, I was standing in front of Judge Styn in San Diego Superior Court expecting to get a one-week bench trial underway. This was after we had waived our jury the prior Friday when San Diego had suspended jury trials due to the Coronavirus. Judge Styn is 79 years old and the […]
In the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, state and local governments throughout the U.S. have ordered restaurants, bars, and shopping centers to shut down, while businesses that sell essential products can remain open. These drastic measures have forced small and large companies to close their doors and find clever ways to remain competitive in […]
CBD, short for cannabidiol, is the wildly popular compound that has found its way into food, drinks, supplements, cosmetics, and even dog treats. CBD is a non-psychoactive instance of the 113 known cannabinoids, organic compounds unique to cannabis. Celebrity athletes have gotten into the game as well, with ex-Patriots tight end and lovable goofball Rob […]
When sending a demand letter, whether the sender is an attorney or a lay person, it can be tempting to come in guns blazing. While it is standard practice to threaten civil litigation, sometimes the sender will contemplate other threats, such as threatening criminal prosecution or calling the IRS (or FTB). However, while it may […]
In tax season of 2019, a legal cannabis grower walked a nerve-wracking 20 yards from the parking lot to a California government office to pay his state taxes—with a pile of $350,000 in cash. The illegality of cannabis at the federal level has largely shut cannabis businesses—legal at the state level—out of traditional banking. As […]
The moment a corporation becomes insolvent, a lot can change, and fast. If the officers and directors of the company are unaware of how insolvency can transform the landscape of corporate responsibilities and duties, they run the risk of exposing themselves to liability for the corporation’s debts, even if there was no personal guaranty. For […]
As the California housing crisis continues to expand, more and more Californians are looking for ways to leverage their property into additional revenue streams. With popular options like Airbnbs and short term rentals generating controversy and uncertainty as of late, an alternative way for families to supplement their main sources of income is on the […]
As part of this year’s midterm elections, San Diegans will be confronted with two competing ballot measures focusing on what to do with the land surrounding the iconic SDCCU Stadium (formerly, Jack Murphy Stadium and Qualcomm Stadium). The first ballot measure is Measure E, otherwise known as “SoccerCity.” Measure E is sponsored by FS Investors, […]
The professionals that you surround yourself with when purchasing a home all have a vested interest in your “closing the deal.” All the parties, including the broker, the mortgage salesperson, and the title company each get paid through commission. If each party is purchased this way, who is there to push the brakes and first […]
You have likely seen the signs around town — “Neighborhoods are for Neighbors, Not Vacation Rentals.” This phrase has become the mantra of “Save San Diego Neighborhoods,” the lead organization pushing back against San Diego’s rapidly expanding short term rental market. Save San Diego is an organization fighting to stop the “illegal conversion of San […]
In June, the California Secretary of State confirmed Proposition 10 as a ballot initiative that, if passed, will allow cities in California to implement rent control. With the housing shortage in California, San Diego in particular, renters have seen dramatic increases in rent that quite simply have not kept up with the cost of living. […]