New Laws 2023
1. New Laws for 2023 a. SB6, called Middle Class Housing Act establishes housing as allowable use on any parcel zoned office or retail. In some instances, ministerial approval is only required! [...]
LA Mansion Tax
1. City of LA Mansion Tax Faces Legal Challenges in New Lawsuit Equal Protection Clause of Constitution raised in complaint in case filed by Newcastle Countyards LLC v City of LA. a. Tax is [...]
LA Mansion Tax Starts April 1
1. City of LA Mansion Tax Starts April 1 If you own a home or apartment building that is worth $5 Million or more, now is the time to sell in order to avoid the tax. For example, if you sell home [...]
Business Fraud
1. California Supreme Court Affirms Treble Damages and Attorney’s Fees Penal Code § 496 cases involving theft apply to civil business disputes where the defendant is alleged to have stolen any [...]