Court Expands Reach of Fiduciary Duty Law to Include Third Parties Aiding and Abetting – Jonathan Finke In American Master Lease v. Idanta Partners, Roberts formed American Master Lease (“AML”) based on a proprietary business method he developed. To generate capital, Roberts invited Andrews, Runnels and Franklin to invest and become members of AML, […]
There Oughta Be a Law (And There is) – Anti-SLAPP 20 Years On
/by Peterson, Martin & Reynolds LLPIn 1992, the California legislature enacted a law to prevent the use of the judicial system to squelch public dialogue on important public issues. This law is commonly applied to cases involving constitutional free speech and petition, including statements made about or during litigation. An action filed to silence one’s opponent is called a SLAPP […]
Court Expands Reach of Fiduciary Duty Law to Include Third Parties Aiding and Abetting
/by Peterson, Martin & Reynolds LLPCourt Expands Reach of Fiduciary Duty Law to Include Third Parties Aiding and Abetting – Jonathan Finke In American Master Lease v. Idanta Partners, Roberts formed American Master Lease (“AML”) based on a proprietary business method he developed. To generate capital, Roberts invited Andrews, Runnels and Franklin to invest and become members of AML, […]
Obtained summary dismissal in construction accident case on behalf of national home builder
/by Peterson, Martin & Reynolds LLPRepresented restaurant owner in suit against general contractor for poor workmanship
/by Peterson, Martin & Reynolds LLPDefended project owner in subrogation action by worker’s compensation insurer to recover for medical expenses of subcontractor’s injured employee
/by Peterson, Martin & Reynolds LLPObtained reimbursement of litigation fees and costs from title company on behalf of retail chain in title insurance coverage dispute involving commercial property
/by Peterson, Martin & Reynolds LLPSuccessfully opposed motion for attorneys’ fees in novel legal action involving “buy out” provisions of Corporations Code
/by Peterson, Martin & Reynolds LLPBRE Wrongfully Denies Broker’s License to Applicant Who Established Rehabilitation After Fraud Conviction
/by Peterson, Martin & Reynolds LLPDave Singh was born in India, became a U.S. citizen at age 21, and worked for the FBI and later as a police officer. He was the head of household of extended family members, many of whom did not speak English. Singh’s elderly father received government assistance to cover the cost of receiving care at […]
Intermittent Possession Puts Owner On Notice Of Prescriptive Easement
/by Peterson, Martin & Reynolds LLPIntermittent Possession Puts Owner On Notice Of Prescriptive Easement – Jonathan Finke In 1960, Fred and Viola Fluckiger purchased their home in a quiet neighborhood outside of Los Angeles. Shortly thereafter, they poured a concrete driveway partially encroaching on their neighbor’s property. The Kings subsequently purchased the property from the Fluckigers in 1994 and […]
Right to Repair Act Requires Notice to Builder Prior to Repair of Damage
/by Peterson, Martin & Reynolds LLPRight to Repair Act Requires Notice to Builder Prior to Repair of Damage – P. Kurt Peterson Dipak Roy purchased a home in 2004 constructed by KB Home Coastal, Inc. KB’s corporate address for notice of defect claims was listed in the purchase materials. In March, 2010, Roy discovered a water leak in the home […]