Tyler Law Blog

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.

FinCEN’s new Real Estate Reporting Rule requires reporting of certain all-cash transfers to entities and trusts beginning March 2026. Learn who must file, what’s reported, and how to prepare.

Learn how business owners and employers can use AI responsibly while staying compliant with laws, protecting data, and avoiding common pitfalls.

This article offers an overview of the processes that ensure smooth leadership transitions, safeguarding the church's mission and assets through legally sound practices.