In a Season of Difficulty – We Choose Gratitude By: D. Keith Dunnagan, Esq. November 24, 2020 It is the understatement of the year to say that this has been a difficult year. A contentious election cycle, pandemic, unemployment, wildfire, and civil unrest have been just a few of the themes that have dominated the […]
What Does the Potential Passage of Prop 19 Mean? By: D. Keith Dunnagan, Esq. November 10, 2020 Property tax portability (Statewide Proposition 19) was on the ballot this year. As of today, the measure appears likely to pass with approximately 51.1% of the current vote tally. Proposition 13 (1978) has shaped the way property taxes […]
What’s This Change to the Fair Housing and Discrimination Advisory CAR Form? By: D. Keith Dunnagan, Esq. November 10, 2020 This year there was a major change in the Fair Housing & Discrimination Advisory by the California Association of Realtors. At the basic level, it is a violation of both federal and state law for […]
Today is Election Day 2020 – Get Out and Vote By: D. Keith Dunnagan, Esq. November 3, 2020 Today is election day.A chance to vote for the President of the United States of America. This year, record voter turnout is expected and with such important issues and positions to be passed on, high voter turnout […]
Can you file for a chapter 7 bankruptcy and keep your car? By: Laura Ferret, Esq. October 27, 2020 Previously, attorney Jose Parra, discussed one of the most commonly asked questions by those who are considering bankruptcy with his blog on how homeowners can file for bankruptcy and protect their homes. Today, we will discuss […]
ADA Online Compliance By: Sierra Grandbois, JD October 20, 2020 As evident by the increasing growth in online shopping, American consumers are shifting from shopping in physical stores to online websites. Further, with COVID-19, workforces have endured a new challenge of creating methods for employees to work from home effectively. These shifts create many changes and challenges […]
Prop 15 Seeks to Increase Property Taxes on Commercial Properties By: Tony Mekari, 2L October 13, 2020 One of many propositions offered for voters to consider this election cycle, Proposition 15, also known as California Initiative Number 19-0008, will be on the California Ballot this November as an effort to generate revenue and reverse part […]
Protecting Your Home When Filing for Bankruptcy By: Jose L. Parra, Esq. October 6, 2020 One of the biggest concerns on the minds of California homeowners when considering filing for bankruptcy is how to protect their homes. For California residents, several laws provide a level of protection for homeowners that are filing for bankruptcy. Such […]
THE BPE CHARITABLE DONATION CHALLENGE – HELP US FILL THE ROOM October 5, 2020 We previously issued the BPE Charitable Donation Challenge and the response has been tremendous. We appreciate the generosity of so many of you who have given. We are extending our collection of donated items through Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Help us […]
It’s Election Season By: D. Keith Dunnagan, Esq. September 29, 2020 “What is most important of this grand experiment, the United States? Not the election of its first president but the election of its second president. The peaceful transition of power is what will separate this country from the world.” Historically attributed to George Washington […]
