Tyler Law Blog

December 8, 2023

Explore how the "Affordable Housing on Faith and Higher Education Lands Act of 2023" is revolutionizing affordable housing development in California. Learn about streamlined processes for faith-based organizations, challenges in zoning and land use, and the groundbreaking solutions provided by Senate Bill 4. Essential reading for religious institutions, nonprofit developers, and community stakeholders interested in affordable housing projects.

December 4, 2023

Discover key strategies for realtors in our November 2023 article, 'Value Proposition'. Learn about Local Market Expertise, Negotiation Skills, and the importance of a Professional Network. Uncover how realtor associations enhance Advocacy and Education. Essential reading for agents and brokers committed to excelling in the dynamic real estate industry.

November 29, 2023

Delve into effective sexual harassment prevention strategies for employers. Understand the types of harassment, the role of employer liability, and the essential steps for establishing a safe, respectful, and legally compliant workplace.

November 17, 2023

Discover the latest updates from the California Association of REALTORS® with Tyler Law, LLP's comprehensive guide on new and revised real estate forms set to release in December 2023. Learn about the critical Buyer Homeowners’ Insurance Advisory, changes in lease agreements, property questionnaires, and more. Stay informed and ahead in the real estate market with expert insights and detailed summaries of these essential updates for real estate professionals.

November 1, 2023

In a significant ruling from Kansas City, the National Association of Realtors (NAR), HomeServices of America, and Keller Williams have been found liable by a jury for allegedly colluding to maintain or inflate high commission rates, specifically through NAR’s Clear Cooperation Rule and Mandatory Participation Rule.

October 31, 2023

Explore the intricacies of California's residential property disclosure requirements, highlighting the importance of the Real Estate Transfer Disclosure Statement, its components, and the consequences of non-compliance for both buyers and sellers.

October 26, 2023

Stay updated on the new law for 2024 that requires U.S. LLCs and Corporations to disclose beneficial ownership information. Learn about the requirements, timelines, and potential penalties to ensure compliance.

October 2, 2023

Explore the implications of the Supreme Court's 303 Creative decision on religious organizations. Understand the balance between public accommodations laws and First Amendment rights, and how this affects churches and religious nonprofits.

September 29, 2023

Explore the intricacies of the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act's amendment, introducing the concept of "Division." Dive deep into the process, its effects, and the tax implications for dividing companies.

September 28, 2023

Guidelines on record retention for California real estate brokers, detailing document types, retention duration, and best practices for record management and disposal.

July 31, 2023

This article emphasizes the critical need for churches and religious organizations to retain their insurance policies indefinitely, especially in the face of increasing liability claims related to historical abuse cases.

July 31, 2023

Find out how retaining old business records and insurance policies saved our client from financial disaster. Stay prepared and informed.

July 31, 2023

If you own Heirs Property or are contemplating estate planning involving co-ownership, this article explores the Act's impact and the benefits it offers in fostering smoother co-ownership experiences.

June 30, 2023

Stay informed about the latest changes in California Real Estate Law. Discover the important updates to various forms that will impact professionals and clients alike. Find out what modifications have been made and how they may affect your real estate transactions.

June 28, 2023

Learn about the potential liabilities involved in the sale or transfer of a corporation's assets in California. Discover the circumstances under which a successor corporation assumes the debts of the former corporation, as well as exceptions where liability does not transfer. Find out why consulting an attorney is crucial when acquiring another corporation's assets.

May 31, 2023

In today's digital age, email is an essential tool for businesses to communicate with their clients, customers, and employees. As email communication becomes increasingly prevalent, so too does the need for businesses to protect themselves from potential legal liabilities that may arise from the use of email. One way that businesses attempt to limit their liability is by using email disclaimers in their email signatures.

May 23, 2023

here is no doubt that churches and ministries are vital pillars to their communities. However, local governments have not always been welcoming to this reality. While municipalities have the right to regulate zoning ordinances for the general welfare of their citizens, some municipalities have utilized zoning ordinances and land use regulations to discriminate against or be hostile to houses of worship.

April 28, 2023

One of the primary differences between a common law trademark and a federal registered trademark is the level of protection they provide.

April 28, 2023

AB 506 creates the standard of care in California for youth service organizations, including the large majority of churches and ministries, to take reasonable steps to address the risks of child abuse and neglect.

April 28, 2023

 What are easements and why are they important? Given so many Americans have so much of their value tied up in real property, it is critical for any buyers of real estate to be aware of the different types of easements, as well as to be aware of how to make sure your property is not subject to an easement.

March 30, 2023

California Association of Realtors® (or “C.A.R”) appears to be making a calculated push to try and clarify and organize what can be one of the most contentious areas of real estate practice; procuring cause disputes. In the often-complex back-and-forth between buyer-brokers and seller-brokers, disputes over which broker actually initiated the chain of events which led to the final sale of the property also leads to disputes as to which broker is properly entitled to the commission.

March 22, 2023

In September 2021, the 9th Circuit initially upheld parts of the law (AB 51) banning mandatory arbitration agreements as condition of employment in California. However, in a surprising twist, the 9th Circuit then withdrew its original opinion and reheard the case last year.

February 28, 2023

Real estate law is everchanging and recently there have been a few important court decisions real estate professionals should be aware of. Here’s a quick summary of the decisions made regarding Independent Contractor Status, redlining (explicit and implicit), and Department of Justice investigations of rules and policies.

February 23, 2023

In late 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law two bills affecting civil law and procedures in the California courts. The two bills are Assembly Bill (“AB”) 2961 and Senate Bill (“SB”) 1200 which deal with Electronic Filing & Service and Enforcement of Judgements. Let’s review the important changes coming from these bills that became active law on January 1, 2023.

February 17, 2023

The Minister’s Housing Allowance, also known as a parsonage or rental allowance, is a substantial tax benefit provided to qualifying ministers based on Section 107 of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC).

January 10, 2023

With each new year comes new and revised evolutions to existing real estate laws. This article intends to provide a brief overview of some of the changes taking place in the laws governing California Real Estate.

December 27, 2022

At the start of 2023, numerous new laws and regulations will take effect. This article will provide a brief description of some of these new laws and regulations that will affect employers in California as of January 1, 2023.

December 20, 2022

This newsletter notes revisions to existing forms, which render old versions of the forms out of date. There are also a number of forms that are completely new.  We have divided the newsletter into 2 parts, first addressing forms related to purchase transactions and second, forms related to rental and lease agreements.

November 2, 2022

When operating a church, it is important to understand what is required for a church to acquire distinct legal existence for federal tax purposes. Should a Church Apply for 501(c)(3) Exemption Status, and Should it Operate as a Corporate Entity?

October 25, 2022

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 are broken down into Four Principles of Accessibility: Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, & Robust.

May 25, 2022

The right for employers to compel arbitration of employee claims was restricted under the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”) when President Biden signed into law the “Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021” (the “Act”).

April 5, 2022

in 2021, Gonzalez v Mathis (“Gonzalez”) stabilized the law in California that governs a hirers’ limited liability to independent contractors.

February 28, 2022

The California legislature passed a number of new laws that Real Estate Brokers and Agents should be aware of as the industry moves into the new year.

February 23, 2022

Cal/OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) on COVID-19 Prevention require employers to exclude employees from the workplace under certain circumstances. While the employee is excluded, their employer must maintain their pay and benefits.

December 16, 2021

This post covers other recent law changes affecting how business operators conduct themselves. Business owners across the State of California should start contemplating their approach to dealing with and complying with these significant new requirements. All new laws go into effect January 1, 2022 unless otherwise noted.

December 8, 2021

The CARES Act provided for a 120-day eviction moratorium for all properties in the U.S. that were involved in federal assistance programs or that were taking advantage of federally backed loans. This limited moratorium on evictions ended in July, 2020, and Congress did not renew it or pass any other bill authorizing the approval of such action. However, the moratoriums did not stop then.

November 24, 2021

A case the California Supreme Court ruled on this summer, Ferra v. Loews Hollywood Hotel, LLC, adopted a new standard for calculating premium pay for noncompliant meal, rest and recovery periods and will be discussed further below.

October 29, 2021

In the past, it was incredibly difficult for most employees to obtain workers compensation benefits for infectious diseases. However, executive orders and state laws have made it much easier to qualify for workers' comp if you get COVID-19 while working.

October 27, 2021

As many companies are returning back to in person work, but still require COVID-19 testing, employees may wonder what compensation they are entitled to if they are forced to stay out of the office because of COVID-19.

September 29, 2021

COVID-19 vaccination policies are perceived as opportunities to get ministries back to “normal” and to get employees back to work. However, such a policy comes with risk and pitfalls for the employer.

September 23, 2021

When most people think of the Beneficiaries of their estate they think of their family and friends. But a Beneficiary can be any person or entity you choose to leave money or assets to. This can include nonprofit organizations and charities.

August 13, 2021

The following article is merely an informational statement of existing state masking guidelines for K-12 schools and not an endorsement of their validity or veracity. Tyler Law alongside Advocates for Faith and Freedom are actively challenging masking regulations throughout the state on behalf of various students and schools.

August 11, 2021

Orange County Board of Education and Children’s Health Defense filed a Petition for Writ of Mandate directly in the California Supreme Court on Tuesday afternoon asking the Court to declare an immediate end to Governor Newsom’s declared State of Emergency, based on his own words.

August 11, 2021

Orange County Board of Education and Children’s Health Defense filed a Petition for Writ of Mandate directly in the California Supreme Court on Tuesday afternoon asking the Court to declare an immediate end to Governor Newsom’s declared State of Emergency, based on his own words.

July 30, 2021

Housing is a necessity for life. It is no wonder that the Government protects individuals from discrimination that would keep them from obtaining this necessity. A good knowledge of each applicable law will keep REALTORS® out of trouble.

July 30, 2021

When starting a business, there are a few different ways to form an entity. The type of entity a business forms is based on how their business is set up to operate, who is involved and what type of tax treatment the business desires. Deciding which business entity to form is an important step to start a business and entrepreneurs need to understand pros and cons of each type of entity.

July 21, 2021

Many self-services like LegalZoom.com offer incredibly cheap and automated options for creating important documents like living trusts. However, as with all things in life, you get what you pay for.

July 6, 2021

There are many reasons why employers may wish to mandate a COVID-19 vaccination for their employees. However, there are many reasons why employers may only wish to encourage employees to be vaccinated while stopping short of making it mandatory.

July 2, 2021

The California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R) has released its list of new and revised forms. This list includes 2 new forms and 9 revised forms.

June 9, 2021

On May 21st, the California Department of Public Health (“CDPH”) released its plan to fully reopen the economy effective June 15th. While this is great news, there are still some small wrinkles and exceptions in the reopening plan that you and your business should be aware of.