During these unprecedented times as the bustling world around us comes to a screeching halt what does this mean for the legal system? In response to the spread of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”), California Governor Issues a Stay at Home Order to California’s...
Month: April 2020
Repercussions of Eviction Moratorium on Residential and Commercial Leases in San Diego
On March 27, 2020, Governor Newsome signed Executive Order N-37-20[1], which provided a moratorium on evictions until May 31, 2020. But what does that mean? The order provides two protections: (1) it conditionally extends the time to respond to an existing eviction...
How international border shutdowns due to COVID-19 have halted the dreams of many families expecting a child via surrogacy.
For decades, families around the world have expanded their families via Surrogacy. More recently, celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Ricky Martin and Gabrielle Union have welcomed their bundle of joy born via a surrogate. For many families, having the...
Force Majeure During COVID-19
Force Majeure is a French term meaning “superior strength,” and is the concept that something of superior strength caused one party to a contract to be unable to perform the terms of the agreement. With the entire state being shut down due to COVID-19, hundreds of...
How court shutdowns are affecting people’s cases
Courts are currently closed and all proceedings that were scheduled during the court closure are postponed until further notice. “What is going to happen with my case, now that the courts are closed?” is what many of us are thinking. On March 19, 2020, the Superior...
Advanced Health Care Directives: What You Should Know During Pandemic
During this COVID-19 crisis, hospitals can be a scary place. Fear of contagion, staff and supply shortages, and delayed testing and medication make it even more terrifying. Most people feel completely out of control in this high intensity environment. In reality,...
Guardianships: A potential solution to the repercussions social distancing is having on the safety of minor children.
Social distancing is a phrase that we have all become familiar with in the last few months. More specifically, in 2020, social distancing has been ordered to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and has required millions around the world to stay inside their homes. As the...
Title Issues Can Prove Problematic
Buying a home in California or elsewhere in the country involves some level of stress, and this is understandable. Other than the very personal factors a home purchase entails, it is likely the single most expensive asset in the family portfolio. Concerns over the...
Employer Considerations During California’s Stay at Home Order
With the ever rampart spreading of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”), what are some considerations you need to be aware of as an employer during California’s Stay at Home Order, Executive Order N-33-20. The order identifies 16 critical infrastructure sectors who are...
COVID-19 and Child Custody Orders
Following a parenting schedule can be stressful for several families and now that the COVID-19 pandemic has officially taken over, parents are left with more stress and paranoia. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, several States have issued a Stay at Home Order, including...
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