Tyler Law Blog

April 16, 2020

In conjunction with the National Center for Law and Policy and Advocates for Faith & Freedom, our law firm has been retained by faith leaders in Ventura County (“County”) regarding the County’s adoption and enforcement of the April 9, 2020 Order of the Ventura County Health Officer (“Order”) concerning COVID-19 limitations on religious practices.

April 16, 2020

On April 4, 2020, the day after we submitted our letter, we received an Amended Order (“Order”) of the Health Officer for the County concerning COVID-19 limitations on religious practices which specifically prohibited drive-in church service. The Order was further Amended on April 6, 2020.

April 16, 2020

A demand letter was sent on behalf of Pastor Tim Thompson and 412 Church, Murrieta, CA, to Riverside County Supervisors and their Health Officer to immediately act to rescind the April 6, 2020 Amended Order stating that all public or private gatherings of two or more people are prohibited regardless of the size of the venue or gathering.

April 16, 2020

A letter of demand from Tyler Law LLP on behalf of their clients, Christian Pastor Rob McCoy and Jewish Rabbi Michael Barclay, was sent to the Ventura County Board of Supervisors and the Health Officer to act to revise the County Health Officer’s “Stay Well at Home” Order by the end of business on April 18, 2020.

April 16, 2020

On April 4, 2020, the day after we submitted our letter, we received an Amended Order (“Order”) of the Health Officer for the County concerning COVID-19 limitations on religious practices which specifically prohibited drive-in church service. The Order was further Amended on April 6, 2020.

April 16, 2020

A demand letter was sent on behalf of Pastor Tim Thompson and 412 Church, Murrieta, CA, to Riverside County Supervisors and their Health Officer to immediately act to rescind the April 6, 2020 Amended Order stating that all public or private gatherings of two or more people are prohibited regardless of the size of the venue or gathering.

April 16, 2020

A letter of demand from Tyler & Bursch, LLP on behalf of their clients, Christian Pastor Rob McCoy and Jewish Rabbi Michael Barclay, was sent to the Ventura County Board of Supervisors and the Health Officer to act to revise the County Health Officer’s “Stay Well at Home” Order by the end of business on April 18, 2020.

April 3, 2020

The evening of April 2, 2020 the SBA issued regulations pertaining to the Paycheck Protection Program. Below are some of the more significant changes and/or clarifications. The regulations are also available on the SBA website and on the Tyler & Bursch website as needed.

April 3, 2020

Question and Answers for the CARES Act.

April 1, 2020

Until recently, impossibility, impracticability, and acts of god were a viable justification for nonperformance of a contract.  However, COVID-19 has turned these three legal defenses into some of the most commonly referred to excuses for nonperformance within the past few months.

March 31, 2020

You can apply for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) at any lending institution that is approved to participate in the program through the existing U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(a) lending program and additional lenders approved by the Department of Treasury.

March 19, 2020

Congress recently passed a significant piece of bipartisan legislation which is commonly referred to as the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“HR-6201”).

March 18, 2020

Recently, C.A.R. developed and released a new CORONA VIRUS ADDENDUM/AMENDMENT (C.A.R. form CVA 3/20) which is effective as of March 18, 2020.

March 13, 2020

As many now know, Riverside County’s Public Health Officer, Dr. Cameron Kaiser, ordered the immediate cancellation of events with anticipated attendance of 250 or more from now through April 30, 2020.

March 13, 2020

With local school districts closing and Counties, such as the County of Riverside and County of Los Angeles, recommending the mandatory cancellation of events, churches are forced to assess their options both financially and morally, moving forward.

March 12, 2020

On March 11, 2020, COVID-19, which is commonly referred to as Coronavirus, was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (“WHO”).  With large organizations such as the NBA suspending seasons and public events, employers are inquiring about potential pitfalls and policies to keep in mind for their own workplaces.

February 27, 2020

Under the recently released Fair Housing Regulations (“Regulations”), the Department of Fair Housing and Employment (“DFEH”) clarified what a landlord can consider when screening their potential tenants.

February 27, 2020

In December of 2019, President Trump signed into effect the new Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act, otherwise known as the SECURE Act. The SECURE Act, which became effective as of January 1, 2020, is one of the most important retirement laws passed in more than a decade.

January 30, 2020

Recently Governor Newsom officially established The California State Non-Profit Security Grant Program (“NSGP”) by signing AB-1548 which sets aside approximately fifteen-million dollars ($15,000,000.00) into a designated grant program for use by California non-profits for the purpose of providing additional security.

January 9, 2020

The California legislature passed a series of new laws which Real Estate Broker and Agents should be aware of as the industry moves into the new-year.

December 18, 2019

The beginning of a new year is always primed with new opportunities.  In the midst of work and life the new year frequently acts as a reset for individuals worldwide.

November 27, 2019

The California legislature passed a series of new laws which Real Estate Broker and Agents should be aware of as the industry moves into the new-year.

October 30, 2019

Recently, Governor Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 1482.  For those who may not yet know, AB 1482 adds new Civil Codes, sections 1946.2, 1947.12, and 1947.13, which establish a Rent Cap and Just Cause eviction.

September 20, 2019

The California Court of Appeal recently decided Thurston v. Midvale Corp which addressed website compliance as it relates to ADA and the Unruh Civil Rights Act.

September 1, 2019

The California Court of Appeal recently decided Thurston v. Midvale Corp which addressed website compliance as it relates to ADA and the Unruh Civil Rights Act.

August 19, 2019

A recent case in the Ninth Circuit brings into question the Ministerial Exception.

August 1, 2019

Assembly Bill 5 (Gonzalez) has passed out of the Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee, bringing those in the employment industry and employees one step closer to clarity regarding independent contractor status.

August 1, 2019

Under California Tax Code Section 1031, if a taxpayer exchanges real property for like-kind real estate, gain on the exchange is deferred until the replacement property is sold.

July 1, 2019

Buyer Broker Representation Agreements are contractual Agreements between a potential buyer of real property and a real estate broker. While often under-used in the real estate industry, these forms can provide a great benefit to your real estate practice.

July 1, 2019

By law, employers in the State of California are prohibited from retaliating, discriminating, or terminating an employee who is a victim of sexual harassment, stalking, sexual assault, or domestic violence.

June 17, 2019

Sometimes, the only viable solution to handling serious financial hardship is filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. This process is recognized as a helpful option for those looking to relieve overwhelming, un-payable debts.

June 1, 2019

Recently, the California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R) released its list of proposed new and revised forms scheduled for release in June 2019. This list includes three new forms and thirteen revised forms.

June 1, 2019

When a married couple resides in the state of California, they have the option to accumulate “separate property”, “community property”, “quasi-community property”, or any combination of these three characterizations.

May 15, 2019

May 1, 2019

In September 2018, the Uniform Trust Decanting Act was passed in the state of California. This act is designed to allow trustees to make modifications to the terms of a trust through the process of “decanting” the trust.

April 15, 2019

The minimum wage in California is increasing annually over the next few years.

April 1, 2019

In recent years, fair employment and housing laws have continued to expand in an effort to protect persons from discrimination in the employment and housing process.

April 1, 2019

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals refused the request for reconsideration of a decision regarding California disclosure laws for nonprofit donors.

March 15, 2019

The California Competes Tax Credit was approved by Gov. Jerry Brown in 2013.

March 1, 2019

January 31, 2019 to February 1, 2019, the associates at Tyler Law LLP had the pleasure of attending the 2019 California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) Winter Business Meetings in Indian Wells.

March 1, 2019

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on January 15, 2019 that Domino’s Pizza must update their mobile app and website so that its online services are available for people with visual impairments.

February 1, 2019

As of January 1, 2019, the state legislature passed, and the governor signed over a thousand new laws that affect everything from your workplace etiquette to what we drink and how we drink it.

January 7, 2019

The California Legislature has enacted several new laws that may affect REALTORS® and their practices this year.

January 7, 2019

This year the California Legislature passed new laws that drastically change the responsibilities of employers in California. What do the new laws mean for you as an employer?

October 1, 2018

The California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) will release two (2) new and eleven (11) revised forms the week of December 10, 2018.

July 5, 2018

June 1, 2018

The California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) will release three (3) new and eight (8) revised forms on or about June 25, 2018. In this month’s Courtside Newsletter, we will explore the new forms, their significance, and the revisions to existing forms.

May 1, 2018

Working as a real estate agent is a tricky job, no matter which way you look at it. As a seller’s agent, you’re trying to get the highest price for your client. As a buyer’s agent, you’re trying to get the lowest price and the best terms.

April 1, 2018

Any which way you look at it, real estate is a risky business. For agents, not only is it their job to find someone’s dream home and potentially their biggest investment, they must also put their reputation, livelihood, and personal safety on the line.

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