Moving Misery: Can I sue my moving company for damages? By: Trey Van Dyke (3L) June 28, 2022 Understanding this area of the law must begin, unexpectedly, at the source of our legal system in general: the U.S. Constitution. The commerce clause of the U.S. Constitution delegates to Congress the power to regulate matters involving […]
As we move into the rainy season a frequent question that comes up deals with flooding caused by changes on a neighbor’s property and potential liability. Today, senior litigation attorney, Robert Enos, walks us through the first part of a multi-part article dealing with the common enemy doctrine as it relates to surface water issues. […]
Today, we continue with our series on litigation and we look at the process of marshalling the evidence. This is the process where evidence relative to the proof required to prove or a disprove a claim comes in to play. It requires the analysis of both sides of the controversy to understand where the proof […]
Today, Elizabeth brings us an important article related to a recent California Supreme Court decision affecting the classification of workers between employees and independent contractors. This has long been a hotbed of litigation the rules get trickier everyday. As always, if you have any questions about your real estate, business, estate planning, or any other […]
Many professionals such as Attorneys and Real Estate Licensees are required to participate in Mandatory Continuing Education as a condition of their License renewal. Today’s Article will cover why this is so important. As always, if you have any questions about your real estate, business, estate planning, or any other legal issue, please let us […]
Many people think BPE Law Group represents only individuals and smaller companies with litigation matters. Yet as today’s Article highlights we successfully also represent municipalities, governing agencies, and other major players including the historic Town of Locke. As always, if you have any questions about your real estate, business, estate planning, or any other legal […]
Clients of ours who have obtained estimates to replace the Kitec plumbing in their homes have reported costs of $8,000-$10,000. Of course this amount would vary based upon the size of the home and the extent that walls and ceilings may have to be opened. This is most likely far less than the cost would […]
Anyone purchasing real estate, or engaged in the development , marketing, or management of real estate should have a basic understanding about Easements that affect, or may in the future, affect the property. This Article will commence a 5 Part Series on the important subject of Easements: – Part 1 will explain what an Easement […]
Since I wrote my first Blog on Kitec Plumbing in May, 2016, much more information has come out on this issue not only in Sun City Lincoln Hills but also in other developments in the greater Sacramento area. Numerous property owners are now re-plumbing their homes to replace the Kitec plumbing. Who should pay for […]
by BPE Law Senior Attorney Alexander W. Munn Most clients we see here at BPE Law Group have never been involved in a lawsuit – also known as litigation. Naturally, they have many questions surrounding the process: how long will it take, how much will it cost, what can I expect to receive in damages […]