Courts Disagree Over Marital Testimonial Privilege Waivers
A married person has the right not to testify against that person’s spouse
(Evidence Code § 971) and not to
When May Shareholders be Liable for Corporate Debts?
The alter ego doctrine permits creditors and plaintiffs to pierce corporate
veils, making shareholders personally liable for corporate debts. The
Is Your Customer List a Protected Trade Secret?
In California, a trade secret is economically valuable information not generally
known to the public and that the owner makes
The Value of an Exhibit Key
I use exhibit keys for depositions, arbitrations and trials. I categorize
exhibits by reference to their number, date, description, and
Non-Compete Clauses are Not Strictly Void in B2B Agreements
The California Supreme Court ruled recently that Business & Professions Code §
16600 does not mean what it says: “[absent an
No Attorney’s Fee Provision? Use RFAs Instead.
As a general matter, the prevailing party in a lawsuit is not entitled to
recovery of his attorney’s fees
Lost Profits May Not Be Lost
Lost profits are net gains made from sales after deducting expenses. Lost
profits are recoverable in California if their extent
Is Your Corporation or LLC In Order?
In these challenging times for businesses, plaintiffs will want to rely on the
alter ego doctrine to pierce corporate veils,
How to Select an Expert Witness
In today's litigation practice experts are frequently called upon to give their
opinions. Even though experts are paid
Owed Money? Get an Attachment!
What can you do to expedite collection of money owed to you? File a lawsuit and
immediately apply for a
