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ValueRock TN Prop. v. PK II Larwin Square

(California Court of Appeal) - Affirmed order denying anti-SLAPP motion. Plaintiffs sought to assign leasehold interest in shopping center. Defendant refused to consent to assignment. Plaintiff brought suit alleging Defendant improperly withheld assignment. Defendant brought an anti-SLAPP motion which the trial court denied because the assignment request was not a settlement communication or litigation-related conduct.
Pneuma International Inc v. Cho

(California Court of Appeal) - Affirmed. Plaintiff sued former employee alleging several business torts including unfair competition and trespass to chattel. Appeals court held that trespass to chattel in business does not establish that the party engaged in an unlawful business practice under California’s Unfair Competition Law. Affirmed in favor of Defendant.

Small Business Law News

Helping small business owners in Corpus Christi Texas

What you need to know before taking out a home equity loan or borrowing from your 401(k)

Borrowing against your home or retirement accounts can be a quick way to get large sums of cash, but both options have drawbacks. Here's what you need to know.
Job losses remain 'enormous': Coronavirus unemployment claims are worst in history

Weeks into the coronavirus crisis, new applications for unemployment benefits remain at least twice their peak during the Great Recession.
How to borrow money if you are out of options

People have few choices when borrowing money to fix holes in their budget. Many loans carry high interest rates or hidden fees. Here are your best options.
Freelancer? Independent contractor? You're eligible for this $1,000 grant from the government

An overlooked provision in the CARES Act offers gig workers and freelancers a $1,000 grant. Here's how to apply.