Escrow

January 31, 2014

Money or a written instrument that, by agreement between parties, is held by a neutral third party (held in escrow) until all conditions of the agreement are met.   A periodic listing of general definitions of commonly used legal terms (not intended as legal advice but useful to better understand frequently used legal phrases).  

A to Z Partner Dennis LaRochelle Installed as President Elect of CAL-ABOTA

January 24, 2014

A to Z Partner Dennis LaRochelle was installed as President  Elect of the California statewide chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates, CAL-ABOTA.  LaRochelle has served as Vice-President and Treasurer of the prestigious organization and is the first Ventura County trial attorney to be elevated to statewide office since the local California Coast Chapter – which covers […]

A New Year’s Resolution for Your LLC?

January 10, 2014

Making a list of New Year’s resolutions for your limited liability company (LLC) might seem odd but there is one that no LLC should ignore in 2014:  Taking a look at your operating agreement.  Limited liability companies have become a very popular choice for small business.  Highly flexible and adaptable, LLCs allow for a structure […]

Escheat

January 7, 2014

  The process by which a deceased person’s property goes to the state if no heir can be found.  A periodic listing of general definitions of commonly used legal terms (not intended as legal advice but useful to better understand frequently used legal phrases).