Bankruptcy FAQs
When we sit down with a new client to discuss their bankruptcy options, we are frequently asked the same questions. Below are a few Bankruptcy FAQs. Where do I file my bankruptcy
Things to know Before Entering a Home Improvement Contract
Spring is coming and many homeowners are considering those long-delayed home improvement projects. For uninitiated homeowners, not all contractors are the same and price should n
USCIS Announces Reversion to Pre-2020 Naturalization Civics Test
If you have an upcoming interview with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to obtain United States Citizenship, you need to make sure that you are studying t
COVID-19 Liability Waivers
The COVID-19 (“COVID”) Pandemic has been a sweeping modern plague that has devastated small businesses, commercial districts, and the lives of people across the world—from he
Some Human Resources Professionals are Now Deemed Mandated Reporters for Child Abuse Under New California Law
Pursuant to the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Law, certain individuals are designated “mandated reporters” and are required to make a formal report of suspected
COVID-19 Spike Shuts Down Jury Trials Again
A trial to a jury has been the backbone of our legal system for many years in both Federal and State courts. With the COVID-19 pandemic bringing the jury trial system to a halt, ma
Proposition 22’s Impact on Rideshare Drivers: Employees vs. Independent Contractors?
Rideshare companies challenged California Law with whether it’s drivers were independent contractors or employees. When it comes to hiring it is important for employers to de
Community Spotlight – Sarah Ornelas
Borton Petrini’s Community Spotlight – United Samaritans Foundation Partner Sarah Ornelas, of our Modesto office, first volunteered with the United Samaritans Foundatio
FREQUENT ACCOUNTS AND REPORTS WILL PROTECT THE TRUSTEE FROM LIABILITY
Anyone who has taken on the responsibility to administer a trust estate learns that the administration of the Trust may subject them to liability. There are many pitfalls that an u
Real Estate FAQ
Real Estate FAQ Q: Do I always have to go to court to clear up a question of title to property? A: Not always, but as with virtually all legal