Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was clearly extended to protect Jews as “a nationality”. However, while thousands of year ago that may be a true statement, perhaps as early as King Solomon’s time, Jews have lived
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The U.S. Supreme Court held that “Jews are not white” — Oy vey!
Does this Federal Court’s ruling mean that Jews are “not white”? Shaare Tefila Congregation v. Cobb, 481 U.S. 615 (1987)
The U.S. Supreme Court held in a case where a synagogue was painted with anti-Semitic slogans and symbols, a lawsuit…
How to fire a slow contractor from a remodeling job –>Time is of the essence!
The home owner should make sure the contract contains an “option to terminate—time of the essence” clause. In Call v. Alcan Pac. Co., 251 Cal. App. 2d 442 (3d Dist. 1967) the court considered such a clause. This type of…
Tenant (nor landlord) can withdraw a 30 day notice to vacate
Neither the landlord or tenant can withdraw a 30 day notice to vacate. “When a valid notice to quit is given by landlord or tenant the party to whom it is given is entitled to count upon it and it…
The “normal” statute of limitations does NOT apply to foreclose using a power of sale on a Deed of Trust (e.g. private sale)!
Logically, the 4 year statute of limitations of Civil Code §387(1) applies to breach of a promissory note secured by a deed of trust. But foreclosure on the deed of trust is not limited to the “normal” statute of limitations. …
Chart describing which form to use for Evictions during Covid-19 in California
It is confusing which eviction notice to use and when the money is due, or not due, under the current Covid-19 eviction rules. This chart may help point you in the right direction. But use a lawyer, these are only…
Lease Notices only need to be “mailed” not received. (But didn’t Trump say not to trust the Post office?)
The mail box rule survives. Many leases, including the AIR leases, provide that notices are “deemed given” if they are “addressed as required herein and mailed with postage prepaid.” This case involved a certified mail letter, which does not require…
Bankruptcy Court’s adopt the ‘its ok if you don’t inhale [marijuana]” rule 😊 –Garvin v. Cook
In the 9th Circuit case of Garvin vs. Cook, 922 F.3d 1031 (9th Cir. 2019) the BAP affirmed the bankruptcy court’s order confirming a chapter 11 plan, over the objection of the United States Trustee, who objected because one of…
Top 10 Attorney Secrets for Settling Cases
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SB 1079 Civil Code 2929.3 is amended adding Section 2924f –Foreclosure Purchases for the common man
January 1, 2021, the new Civil Code § 2924f Click here for text of AB1079 and Civil Code 2924f prohibits bundled residential foreclosure packages to be sold. Sometimes lenders as part of the foreclosure would at auction bundle several properties…