Business Law

The following is a case summary written by Chase A. Stone regarding the recent California Supreme Court’s recent decision in JJD-HOV Elk Grove, LLC v. Jo-Ann Stores, LLC,  17 Cal.5th 256, 560 P.3d 297 (2024).  Read more

The following is a profile of the Honorable Theodor Albert – the latest in a series of profiles of Ninth Circuit bankruptcy judges.  Judge Albert and members of the Insolvency Law Committee and Business Law Section Executive Committee met in Judge Albert’s chambers and discussed his personal and professional background, observations from the bench, and other issues of interest. Read more

The following is a case update written by Hale Andrew Antico, Chief Counsel of Antico Law Firm, analyzing In re Wike, 660 B.R. 683 (B.A.P. 9th Cir. 2024) (“Wike”). Read more

 It is a pleasure to invite you to join the Business Law Section (BLS) of the California Lawyers Association – and to share with you of some of the benefits of membership, and if you are a member, to thank you for your continuing support.  Read more

The following is a case summary written by Gary M. Kaplan, a partner at Farella Braun + Martel LLP in San Francisco, analyzing Saldana v. Bronitsky (In re Saldana), 122 F.4th 333 (9th Cir. Nov. 22, 2024), a recent decision of interest. Read more

Six years after publishing the popular First Edition of the Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors Desk Guide, the Insolvency Law Committee of the Business Law Section has updated and enhanced the Guide for continued use by assignors, assignees, creditors, landlords, purchasers of assets, owners, accountants, real and personal property brokers and other related professionals. Read more

Is your New Years Resolution to increase your exposure and book of business, or to be more involved as an influencer in the legal community, or both?  If so, you are in the right place, as the BLS has opportunities for speakers as well as for authors and editors.  Read more

Courtesy of CEB, we are bringing you selected legal developments in areas of California business law that are covered by CEB’s publications. This month’s feature is from the January 2025 update to Organizing Corporations in California. Read more

Kathleen Cashman-Kramer (Kathy) is the Immediate Past Co-Chair of the Insolvency Law Committee (ILC) of the Business Law Section (BLS).  She serves as the Vice Chair of the BLS Publications  subcommittee, as well as Chair of the ILC Publications subcommittee.   Read more

I hope that you are all having a stellar New Year, 2025.  This is an opportunity for all of us, both as members of the CLA and as leaders within our Section, to pause and reflect, welcome new possibilities, and resolve to constantly seek ways to improve. Read more