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Summary Judgment Reversed [Feds Had Wrong Address For Search Warrant, By The Way].

July 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment

DEA agents forced their way into a home under the mistaken belief it was occupied by a drug dealer.  Using #*#%#* words, they ordered the parents to the floor.  With their guns drawn, they also ordered the sleeping children to the floor.  The 14-year-old girl complied, but the 11-year-old girl was frozen in fear.  The […]

Filed Under: Constitutional Law News, Legal News, Personal Injury Law News

Attorneys Fail In Argument They Played Only A Passive Role.

July 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Plaintiff, who was the defendant in an underlying action, brought a malicious prosecution action.  The trial court dismissed the malicious prosecution action against some of the attorney defendants pursuant to an anti-SLAPP motion to strike [CCP §425.16] and granted attorney fees to them, after they argued they played only a passive role in the underlying […]

Filed Under: Attorney's Fees News, Business Law News, Legal News, Procedural Law News

Video: How Long Do I Have To File A Mechanic’s Lien In California?

July 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment

California construction attorney Mark Mellor answers questions about how to file a mechanic’s lien in California. Contact the Mellor Law Firm today at (951) 221-4744.

Filed Under: Construction Law Education

Two Courts Uphold MERS Rights to Act As An Agent For The Lender

July 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Hawaii Federal Court Upholds MERS’ Interest Rights U.S. District Court Judge for the District of Hawaii upheld the right of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., (MERS) to assign interests in mortgages. MERSCORP Holdings, Inc., is a privately-held corporation that owns and manages the MERS System and all other MERS products. In Pascual v. Aurora Loan […]

Filed Under: Legal News

5 Things You Need To Know Before Hiring A Real Estate Lawyer

July 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment

If you’re involved in real estate matters of any kind, chances are you are bound to ask yourself a simple question at some point: “Do I need a real estate lawyer?” Before searching for law firms, please consider the following 5 points before hiring a real estate lawyer. 1. During a real estate transaction, when […]

Filed Under: Real Estate Education

Court Erred In Finding A Lack Of Mutual Assent.

July 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment

A commodities merchandiser entered into 12 contracts.  It sued the buyer alleging it failed to accept and pay for some of the merchandise. After a bench trial, the court found there was no mutual assent for lack of certain contract terms.  Judgment was entered for the buyer.  The Court of Appeal reversed, stating in part:  […]

Filed Under: Business Law News, Contract Law News, Legal News, Uniform Commercial Code Law News

Can A Second Deed of Trust Holder Sue Its Borrower After Foreclosure?

July 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment

On June 20, 2012, the Fourth District Court of Appeals, Division Three, in Cadlerock Joint Venture, L.P., v. Lobel (Case No. G045936) recently decided a novel question of law.  In Cadlerock, the Court asked when a single lender contemporaneously makes two non-purchase money loans secured by two deeds of trust referencing a single real property […]

Filed Under: Foreclosure Education

California Legislature Passes Homeowners’ Bill Of Rights

July 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment

State lawmakers approved a series of foreclosure relief bills Monday, July 2, 2012, that supporters say will help hundreds of thousands of struggling Californians stay in their homes. The legislation, opposed by banks that in previous years had succeeded in killing similar proposals, is meant to help people at risk of foreclosure stay in their […]

Filed Under: Business Law News, Foreclosure Law News, Legal News, Real Estate Law News

FHFA, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac File Suit Challenging Imposition of State and Local Taxes

July 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment

On June 22, the FHFA, along with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises), filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois challenging the authority of Illinois state and county officials to impose transfer taxes on transactions moving property to or from the Enterprises. Although the complaint concedes that […]

Filed Under: Foreclosure Law News, Legal News, Real Estate Education, Real Estate Law News

Another Appellate Court Agrees Evidentiary Hearing Required In Quiet Title Default Prove-Ups.

July 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Six months ago, the decision of Harbour Vista LLC v. HSBC Mortgage Services Inc. (2011) 201 Cal.App.4th 1496, [134 Cal.Rptr.3d 424], which noted that Civ.Proc. §764.010 provides that in actions to quiet title, the court shall not enter judgment by default but shall in all cases require evidence of plaintiff’s title and hear such evidence […]

Filed Under: Legal News, Real Estate Law News, Trial Law News

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How to Prepare Your Business for a Merger or Acquisition

July 16, 2025 By Mark Mellor

With the 50,000 merger and acquisition (M&A) deals that happened globally in 2024, it is evident that businesses are constantly looking for ways to grow and expand. M&A deals can provide a quick and effective way for companies to enter new markets, acquire new … Read More...

What Is Commercial Litigation and How Does It Affect Your Business?

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Every business, regardless of its size or industry, faces unique challenges. Among these, legal disputes can often be the most daunting and disruptive. Commercial litigation, a specialized area of law, serves as a framework for resolving disputes arising from business … Read More...

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Real estate transactions are some of the most significant financial decisions you’ll make in your lifetime. Unfortunately, the complexity of these deals creates opportunities for fraud. Whether you’re a buyer, seller, or investor, knowing how to protect yourself and recognize … Read More...

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