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California courts strictly enforce an insurer’s duty to immediately commence defending its insured. The insurer’s delay in doing so, even if the delay is short, constitutes a breach of this important ...

Chris Micheli is a Principal with the Sacramento governmental relations firm of Aprea & Micheli, Inc. While California statutes do not provide general canons of statutory construction, readers can ...

One of the most challenging aspects of asset division in a California divorce is dividing mortgage loans. Deciding which spouse will stay in the home is a challenge, but handling the mortgage adds ...

Question: I’m older than 80 and after two decades have finally just learned to maneuver my way through the Davis-Stirling Act, Civil Code sections 1350-1378. Now I’m told these codes I finally ...

California Civil Code Section 4525 requires specific important disclosures be provided to members upon request, to give to prospective buyers. Well-run HOAs should have these many disclosures readily ...

Question: A friend told me that if the first day of the month falls on a weekend or holiday, I don’t have to pay my apartment rent until the next business day. Is this true? Answer: Your friend is ...

Whether you made a purchase and changed your mind or received a gift and want to return or exchange it, knowing your return rights and the retailer’s obligations should make the transaction smoother.

The Lemon Laws of California, commonly known as the Song Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, is designed to protect Californians dealing with defective cars. As stipulated in the California Civil Code ...