On behalf of Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP | Sep 30, 2019 | Business Litigation, Contract Disputes
In California, Penal Code section 496(c) allows for the recovery of not only treble damages (three times the amount of the damages), but also reasonable attorney’s fees and costs as well. Penal Code section 496, while typically utilized as a criminal penalty for theft...
On behalf of Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP | Sep 16, 2019 | Business Litigation
Though your partnership may be in its early stages, issues can occur that result in disagreements and conflict. Disputes can disrupt business operations and create a variety of financial and legal challenges. Having a solid plan in place to address them may prevent...
On behalf of Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP | Jun 25, 2019 | Auto Dealership Law, Business Litigation, Business Transactions, Construction Litigation, Contract Disputes, Employment Litigation, Estate Planning, Labor And Employment Law, Real Estate Law, Regulatory Compliance
For more than a decade prior to 2019, California law only obligated relatively large employers with fifty or more employees to provide sexual harassment training to just supervisory level employees. Beginning this year, California law dramatically expanded these...
On behalf of Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP | May 31, 2019 | Business Litigation
There are all sorts of reasons why some business owners lose sleep at night, whether they are stressed out about the future of their company, an incident that recently occurred in the workplace, staff members or any other business-related matter. However, when a...
On behalf of Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP | May 28, 2019 | Business Litigation, Business Transactions, Contract Disputes, Employment Litigation, Labor And Employment Law, Regulatory Compliance
2019 Revision of California Civil Code Section 1542 Requires Updates to Releases and Separation Agreements When formally settling a legal claim with another party in California, the typical and preferred course of action is to obtain a release of all known and unknown...
On behalf of Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP | May 17, 2019 | Auto Dealership Law, Business Litigation, Business Transactions, Construction Litigation, Contract Disputes, Employment Litigation, Estate Planning, Labor And Employment Law, Real Estate Law, Regulatory Compliance
Because Southern California companies have enough to worry about what with employment lawsuits, traffic, and the ever-present possibility of a light sprinkle, it is crucial to avoid any mistakes that could expose your company to liability in the dissemination of a...
On behalf of Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP | May 15, 2019 | Business Litigation, Construction Litigation, Contract Disputes, Firm News, Labor And Employment Law
Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP‘s trial team of Alton Burkhalter, Dan Kessler and Keith Butler have now completed two phases of a three-phase trial for the creators of the television series Columbo. Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP‘s clients...
On behalf of Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP | May 15, 2019 | Auto Dealership Law, Business Litigation, Business Transactions, Construction Litigation, Contract Disputes, Employment Litigation, Estate Planning, Firm News, Labor And Employment Law, Real Estate Law, Regulatory Compliance
Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP Gets Full Defense Award in $2 Million Claim By Contractor Against Long Time Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP Client Never walk off the job. That was the message that resonated through the tens of thousands of...
On behalf of Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP | Mar 20, 2019 | Business Litigation, Business Transactions, Construction Litigation
Many business owners in the construction industry in California have at least one partner. While there are many benefits of this arrangement, it could lead to a serious dispute at some point. If you’re facing a dispute with your business partner, it’s...
On behalf of Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP | Mar 12, 2019 | Auto Dealership Law, Business Litigation, Business Transactions, Construction Litigation, Contract Disputes, Employment Litigation, Estate Planning, Firm News, Labor And Employment Law, Real Estate Law, Regulatory Compliance
Breaking News- CLICK LINK HERE: Breaking News: ‘Columbo’ Creators Win First Phase of $135M Profits Trial Against Universal
