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, […]
Obtained seven-figure settlement for client homeowner in dispute with mortgage company
/by Peterson, Martin & Reynolds LLPRepresented real estate agents and brokers in proceedings before the California Bureau of Real Estate
/by Peterson, Martin & Reynolds LLPObtained jury verdict in favor of developer against prospective purchaser claiming personal injury sustained in model unit
/by Peterson, Martin & Reynolds LLPThere 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 LLP