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Petition Denied; Had It Been Granted, It Would Have Resulted In 1,491 Mini-Trials.

January 18, 2016 by

environmental contamination lawsuit

A mass tort litigation over environmental contamination beneath a housing track settled, and the court was called upon to address whether a government-ordered environmental cleanup was part of the settlement consideration, and whether a good faith settlement could be approved without an individualized allocation of the settlement proceeds among the numerous plaintiffs and between their economic and noneconomic damages.

Filed Under: Appellate Law News, Environmental Law News, Legal News, Settlement Law News Tagged With: 195 Cal.Rptr.3d 461, 242 Cal.App.4th 894

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How to Protect Yourself in a Business Partnership

December 31, 2025 By Mark Mellor

Starting a new venture with a partner is an exciting experience. You have a shared vision, complementary skills, and the drive to build something great together. However, enthusiasm alone isn't enough to sustain a company. A business partnership requires trust, communication, … Read More...

Managing Change Orders Without Derailing Your Construction Project

December 26, 2025 By Mark Mellor

Few construction projects finish exactly as the initial blueprints dictated. Whether it’s a sudden discovery of unstable soil, or a client deciding they want terrazzo floors instead of tile, adjustments are an inevitable part of the building process. These adjustments are handled … Read More...

Top Legal Mistakes to Avoid When Starting an LLC in California

December 2, 2025 By Mark Mellor

Starting an LLC in California is an exciting step for any entrepreneur. You've got your business idea, you're ready to make it official, and you can already picture the success ahead. But here's the reality: many new LLC owners make preventable legal mistakes that can derail … Read More...

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