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Homeowner’s Association Assessments

February 24, 2011

Often times disputes can arise between homeowners and their homeowner’s association over monthly assessments. Disputes over assessments can arise in two general categories: Either in terms of payment and collection of past due assessments, or a dispute over how the assessments are calculated (percentage use, common area calculations). In most situations, the homeowner’s association will [...]

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Seller’s Duties – Beware in California

February 15, 2011

California was one of the first states to abandon the rule of caveat emptor in real estate transactions. Since, laws have been enacted that can provide a buyer with adequate information to make a reasoned judgment in buying property. However, often times, sellers are unaware of the duties imposed upon them – and litigation can [...]

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SF MusicTech Summit December 6, 2010

November 19, 2010

The SF MusicTech Summit brings together visionaries in the music/technology space, along with the best and brightest developers, entrepreneurs, investors, service providers, journalists, musicians and organizations who work with them at the convergence of culture and commerce. It looks to be a great Summit filled with some of the most influential and leading persons speaking on music [...]

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How to Avoid a Grim Forecast for General Contractors

August 28, 2010

In most construction projects involving a general contractor (or developer) and multiple subcontractors, the general contractor prefers to shift risk and liability exposure by requiring that it be named as an additional insured on the subcontractor’s insurance policy for the project…

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Settle or Go To Trial: The Litigation Quandry

August 8, 2010

Civil litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) go hand-in-hand. In fact, more often than not, litigation resolves via some sort of ADR like private mediation or settlement conference instead of via trial (close to 90% in California). Many clients file suit, or find themselves named in a lawsuit, and think jury trial and civil judgment. [...]

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SF NARI – Annual REMMIE Award for Excellence in Remodeling

August 6, 2010

General Contractor and Construction Industry Professionals: I will be attending the SF NARI (National Association of the Remodeling Industry) meeting on August 11, 2010, and wanted to pass on this link to NARI’s REMMIE Award Application — recognizing excellence in remodeling. Applications are due by August 20, 2010. Click  here for more information regarding the award and [...]

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