In the NBC Show “30 Rock,” Tina Fey’s character, Liz Lemon, remarks to her boss Jack Donaghy (played by Alec Baldwin), “What a week, huh?” He promptly replies, “Lemon, it’s Wednesday.” This sentiment summarizes the mood of a...more
It has now been just over a month since multiple wildfires erupted throughout the Greater Los Angeles area, bringing widespread devastation to the highly populated area in an event that could end up being the costliest...more
2/14/2025
/ Business Interruption ,
California ,
Commercial Leases ,
Contract Terms ,
Insurance Industry ,
Landlords ,
Property Damage ,
Property Owners ,
Real Estate Transactions ,
Risk Management ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Tenants ,
Wildfires
Every spring, usually on the first weekend of good weather, I rush to the local nursery and spend what feels like a week’s worth of wages on new plants, soil, fertilizer, and irrigation lines. I can’t wait to get the...more
Spring is here! We finally have warmer weather, longer days, and the prospect of weekend plans not getting ruined by rain. If you’re anything like me, you were ready for the turn of the season after a very wet winter. What I...more
Over the last eighteen months, we have been forced to devote significant resources to interpreting how largely-forgotten legal doctrines apply to real estate contracts in a post-COVID world. These principles, including force...more
When in the throes of protracted lease negotiations, frustrated clients often ask me whether a proposed term is truly necessary to the contemplated transaction. Most clients start these discussions with the goal of achieving...more
4/6/2021
/ Business Closures ,
Business Interruption ,
Chapter 11 ,
Commercial Bankruptcy ,
Commercial Leases ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Executive Orders ,
Force Majeure Clause ,
Landlords ,
Leases ,
Rent
While the effects of the COVID-19 health crisis have impacted daily life for months, the legal implications of this pandemic are just starting to develop. Unforeseen conditions often wreak havoc on existing contractual...more
Unlike the Great Recession in 2008, landlords and tenants responding to the negative economic impact of the COVID-19 health crisis appear to be focusing more on rent relief as opposed to strict interpretation and enforcement....more
Over the past several months, the COVID-19 health crisis has affected everyday life by a magnitude that is hard to fathom. Routine tasks, such as going to the grocery store or walking the dog, suddenly necessitate precautions...more
6/5/2020
/ Abatement ,
Burden of Proof ,
Commercial Leases ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Extensions ,
Landlords ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Rental Income ,
Residential Leases ,
State of Emergency ,
Tenants
As you may know, late last year, California Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 2343, which changes the long-standing notice requirements that apply before a landlord can pursue an unlawful detainer action against a...more
9/5/2019
/ Amended Rules ,
Breach of Contract ,
Cal Code of Civil Procedure ,
Commercial Leases ,
Eviction ,
Exclusions ,
Governor Brown ,
Landlords ,
Notice Requirements ,
Residential Leases ,
Right To Cure ,
Tenants ,
Unlawful Detainer