In the construction and property improvement industry, payment disputes frequently arise, creating significant financial stress for contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers. Understanding your rights and the available remedies is essential for navigating these disputes effectively. This blog will explore one of the most powerful tools available to those in the construction…
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Legal Considerations for the Gig Economy in 2024
The gig economy provides flexibility and autonomy, but it also comes with important legal responsibilities. With the rise of gig work, the legal landscape has grown increasingly complex, particularly around worker classification and the application of labor laws. In a tech-forward city like San Jose, these evolving legal challenges have…
Texas Real Estate: Buying, Selling, and Owning Commercial Real Estate. Here Is What You Need to Know.
Texas has been one of the nation’s hottest commercial real estate markets in recent years. Many companies are looking to relocate to the Lone Star State – especially in tech-friendly areas like Austin. This creates many opportunities for both buyers and sellers and the Texas real estate lawyers at Structure…
California Real Estate: Buying, Selling, and Owning Commercial Real Estate: Here Is What You Need to Know
Structure Law Group LLP’s California real estate attorneys can provide you with top-grade professional representation and guidance in real estate transactions. SLG’s attorneys work with investors, brokers, landlords and tenants in a wide range of matters including acquisitions, leases, transactions, financing, and tax planning. Here are a few things to…
Changes to the Texas Real Estate Market in 2023
While record inflation may be having a negative impact on home sales nationwide, Texas stands out as a sort of exception to the rule. Multiple housing markets in Texas continued to see increases even while many other parts of the country were suffering. If you are considering entering the real…
The Effect of Prop 19 on California Landowners
Prop 19 is now effective in California. The new law makes changes to existing property tax laws, so it is important for homeowners to understand how their tax obligations can change under the new rules. Business owners must also be prepared for changes to property tax assessments on corporate real…
How Do COVID Eviction Moratoria Affect Commercial Landlords?
For over two years, landlords throughout California have shouldered the financial burdens of eviction moratoria. Federal, state and local laws have limited the circumstances, manner, and time in which a landlord could remove a tenant delinquent on rent or other obligations under the lease. While some would argue these measures…
COVID-19 CARES Act Provides Payroll Tax Break to Employers
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many non-essential businesses have been shut down, resulting in an unprecedented economic downfall for many employers. In efforts to provide relief for employers, the government has passed the CARES Act, which will allow employers to save costs by deferring their Social Security payroll tax (6.2%)…
What are Exclusive Easements in California?
An easement is a legal tool that gives someone else the right to use part of your land. Generally speaking, an easement does not give a party full ownership of that part of the property and instead, will include restrictions on how the party can use the land. Additionally, the…
What is a Right of First Refusal?
A right of first refusal is an important legal right in business law. It gives a certain party the opportunity to engage in a transaction before another party can do so. The right of first refusal can be used in many different contexts and can be extremely important for many…