June 2024

By Adrian ReynaJune 17, 2024 The California Legislature has the power to supersede nearly all local ordinances, even those that have been passed through a popular vote of the people via initiative.  The Legislature can also bestow this power upon local governments, especially in response to state-wide issues. The Second District Court of Appeal confirmed…

By Sadaf BehdinJune 10, 2024 Restrictions on Transfers California law generally favors the right to transfer interests in property. To that end, it’s no surprise that courts liberally interpret transfer provisions in commercial leases. Any ambiguity regarding a tenant’s ability to transfer its interest in a lease will be construed in favor of transferability. Even…