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In what turned out to be more of a sprucing up than an overhaul, the majority of SB 189 went into effect July 1, 2012 and serves to modernize and reorganize California's mechanic's lien and stop notice laws. Read More 

 

What is a Sham Guaranty and How Can Banks Avoid This Defense in Loan Defaults?

 

Banks commonly require a guarantor's signature when making loans to individuals or businesses. Whether the guarantor's agreement to pay will be valid in the event of the borrower's default depends on a number of factors, including the identity of the borrower and the purpose of the guaranty in the first place. In this article, we will help shed some light on how California courts tend to distinguish between a sham guaranty and a valid guaranty. Read More

 
Is There Any Such Thing as a Simple Commercial Real Estate Transaction?

 

Maybe a better question is do I really need a lawyer to look over this contract I'm about to sign?  The answer depends on whether you enjoy certain high-risk activities such as juggling rattlesnakes, hiking through subway tubes, or skydiving without a parachute.  If adrenaline is your thing, then sign away.  Otherwise, please continue reading for a more thorough explanation of why it makes sense to spring for a lawyer to review a proposed commercial real estate transaction. Read More

 

Secured Creditors, Reaffirmation Agreements, and Treading Carefully in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Proceedings  

 

Secured creditors are generally protected up to the value of the security, or collateral, in Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceedings, as long as creditors are careful to comply with the rules in place regarding a debtor's options for keeping the collateral and paying the debt. Read More

 

What To Do When the OREO's Are Multiplying Wonka-Style


The Federal Reserve Board of Governors (FRB) recently issued a handy FAQ-sheet style list of questions and answers for banks, S&L's, and other Federal Reserve-regulated entities as a reminder of how to account for all those OREO's and stay on good terms with the feds.
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Navigating Bankruptcy Law for a Landlord Requires Finesse, Tenacity, and Plenty of Rolaids

The trickle-down effects of the recession on the real estate market in general have not yet subsided, and landlords continue to find surprises in the mail:  Notices of tenants' bankruptcy filings. Read More 

 
To Be or Not To Be... By, Betwixt, or In-between Complying with California's AB 1396. Ambiguous, Yes

However, that is not the question.  The pertinent question is: Should we roll the dice and argue statutory construction, or play it safe and comply with AB 1396 by January 1, 2013?  Read More

 
 
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