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How Courts Interpret Contract Indemnification Clauses
Many contracts contain indemnification clauses that allocate responsibility for certain losses, claims, or liabilities between the parties. When disputes arise over how these provisions should...
Dividing Property in a California Divorce: Community vs. Separate Property Explained
Few issues in a Los Angeles divorce raise as many questions as property division. Clients often come to us assuming that everything gets split fifty-fifty,...
How Courts Evaluate Accord and Satisfaction Claims
Contract disputes sometimes arise after one party argues that an agreement resolved an existing obligation or dispute. When accord and satisfaction is raised as an...
Why Is My Divorce Taking So Long? Common Reasons Divorces Are Delayed in Los Angeles
This article explains why divorce cases in Los Angeles often take longer than expected. We discuss common causes of delay, including incomplete financial disclosures, disputes...
How Courts Interpret Conditions Precedent in Contracts
Contracts often include provisions that require certain events or actions to occur before a party’s contractual obligations become enforceable. These provisions, known as conditions precedent,...
When a Party May Ratify an Otherwise Invalid Agreement
Not every agreement that begins with a legal defect remains unenforceable. In some circumstances, a party’s later actions or conduct may result in the agreement...
When Paying Someone Else’s Debt May Lead to Reimbursement
Many people assume that paying another person’s debt is a voluntary decision that cannot later be recovered. While that is often true, there are situations...
How Courts Reform Contracts in Civil Cases
Contract reformation is an equitable remedy that allows a court to correct or modify the written terms of an agreement under certain circumstances. Rather than...
How Courts Evaluate Intrusion Upon Seclusion Claims
Intrusion upon seclusion claims involve allegations that someone improperly intruded into another person’s private affairs or personal space. These claims focus on the alleged intrusion...