Real Estate & Property Law

Truth In Lending Act
Consumer Loans and Consumer Credit Protection Act

California Limited Liability Company Formation
Relevant information for starting a limited liability company in California

Stock Splits and Reverse Stock Splits
How splits can affect stock value

Employee Lawsuits: Negligent Hiring and Retention
Employers must check references, criminal records, other background material.

Immigration Related Employment Discrimination & Unfair Labor Practices
What to do about employers who discriminate because of national origin

The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act
Phantom Income Relief on Debt Cancellation

Oscar Winner Sues Production Company
Ascendant pays Kevin Costner undisclosed amount in settlement.

Mel Harris and Associates Debt Collection
Face Class Action for Alleged "Sewer Service" Practices

Repossessed car wins $700,000 Settlement
A class action lawsuit that was brought against Virginia Beach-based Tidewater Finance Co., alleging that the company had questionable repossession practices, has been settled.

Lehman Brothers
allegedly breached ERISA duties for employee savings plan participants.

Tanning Salon Defamation
WDIO-TV pays undisclosed settlement after reporting false information about a business owner.

Lenders Fined
Ryland Group Inc. settles $370,000 questionable lending suit.