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EL SEGUNDO, CA (November 14, 2017)— Adishian Law Group is pleased to announce that Adishian Law Group, P.C. and Adishian Capital were profiled in the current issue of Southbay Magazine.

As the magazine states, “Adishian Law Group practices business, employment and real estate law. The firm leads mission-critical transactions and litigation, with a focus on high-stakes employment cases involving highly compensated professionals. Adishian Capital is a licensed real estate brokerage that provides property management services and select brokerage services. Owner Chris Adishian earned his bachelor’s degree in mathematical economics at Berkeley and law degree from Loyola Law School.”

What’s most rewarding about your work?

“Our clients inspire us—they’re proven leaders in their industries and professions, and we’re privileged to work on their behalf.”

What can our readers learn from your most successful clients?

“They are committed to improving their decision-making process in business and life. They understand that the two great equalizers are: (1) time and (2) decisions. Over time, the compounded result of good decisions (and avoiding the compounded result of bad decisions) dwarfs any legal fees. Quite often the best decision is to ‘not do’ something. Making that decision is just as important as the decision to ‘do’ something.”

What is the most valuable skill you offer clients?

“My individual core skill set is along the lines of an ‘expert generalist’. When we look at a challenge or opportunity, we bring the legal expertise. That’s foundational. Along with our legal advice, we bring deep knowledge and multidisciplinary experience, which come together to inform the client’s business or litigation strategy and execution.”

Southbay — Chris Adishian, Founder
Adishian Law Group, PC
Adishian Capital

What would you want potential clients to know about you?

“The law is ultimately a ‘helping’ profession, and that’s why we are here—to help our clients. We also have a tremendous amount of free informative content on our website and on our YouTube channel, to help anyone seeking to learn more about California law in the areas that we practice.”

What is unique about how your two firms work together?

“For clients active in real estate—owning, buying, selling, leasing or exchanging—our combination of a real estate law firm with an affiliated property management firm is unique. We can deliver tremendous value and provide relationship continuity.”

What are the last three books that you’ve read?

“Other than children’s books for my kids (laughing), ‘The Undoing Project’, ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ and ‘Business Adventures’. I frequently reference Warren Buffett’s ‘Owner’s Manual.’”

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EL SEGUNDO, CA (September 30, 2017)—Adishian Law Group Advises Welcome Group on New Real Estate Construction and Sale to Moose Toys

Adishian Law Group in El Segundo, CA announces the Closing of a 22,607 gross square real estate construction and sale transaction between our client and Moose Toys. Our client (“Seller”) built and delivered 2 free-standing shell office buildings with each building comprised of 2 condominium units. In addition, Seller built and delivered a companion parking structure totaling approximately 345 parking spaces, some of which are licensed to Moose Toys. This project is located within Campus El Segundo development. El Segundo remains a very attractive real estate destination for companies or investors around the world.

On behalf of our client, our firm led the legal work on the transaction from PSA through Closing. Our work included negotiating, drafting or reviewing the following documents: Purchase and Sale Agreement; Temporary Access Agreement; Contracts for Construction; Assignment of Purchase Agreement; Short Form Deed of Trust; Escrow Instructions and Amendments; Parking License Agreement; Reciprocal Access Agreement; Notice of Completion; Owner’s Affidavit; Grant Deeds; HOA deeds and 1031 Exchange related documents.

About Adishian Law Group, P.C.

Adishian Law Group is a California law firm with a statewide practice in the areas of Corporate law, Employment law and Real Estate law. Adishianlaw.com is one of the oldest continually operating law firm websites on the Internet. The firm serves its clientele via three offices located in the major business hubs of El Segundo, Palo Alto and San Francisco.

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Employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) is practically a necessity for a business of any size in California. Employment practices liability insurance can reduce the risks associated with employee lawsuits in California. It is important to understand your employment practices liability insurance policy thoroughly before buying it.

Where the law is not clear, or you are in an area with a lot of litigation, that often translates into financial risk in the form of litigation costs. One way to mitigate the risk is to obtain insurance.

For medium to larger employers, a good employment practices liability insurance (“EPLI”) should be considered with the advice of your insurance agent and legal counsel. There are a lot of provisions to reviews, some of the critical ones are:

Choice of counsel: This is very important. Do you get to pick or the insurance company?
Deductible/Retention: How much is it?
Duty to Defend: What triggers the insurance company’s obligation to defend the claim?
Costs of Defense: Is it total cost, or just a fixed dollar sum?
Liability Coverage: What is covered? What is not covered (exclusions)? What is the cap?

California employers should review their EPLI coverage on a regular basis with an experienced employment lawyer and insurance agent on a recurring basis.

About Adishian Law Group, P.C.

About Adishian Law Group, P.C. Adishian Law Group (https://adishianlaw.com) is a California law firm with a statewide practice in the areas of Corporate law, Employment law, Real Estate law and Mediation Services. As of December 2016, the firm has represented corporate and individual clients located across 22 California counties, 13 States outside of California and 10 foreign countries in over 520 legal matters. Adishianlaw.com is one of the oldest continually operating law firm websites on the Internet. The firm serves its clientele via three offices located in the major business hubs of El Segundo, Palo Alto and San Francisco.

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Female Former Director of Client Solutions Sues Digilant: Suit Highlights Disability Discrimination, Failure to Provide Accommodation, Failure to Engage in an Interactive Process, Failure to Prevent Discrimination, Retaliation, Wrongful Discharge in Violation of Public Policy and Unfair Competition.

EL SEGUNDO, CA (August 20, 2017) — Samira Judeh filed suit this month in San Francisco Superior Court against Digilant, Inc. (Digilant), a marketing technology company that assists in programmatic media buying. The suit accuses Digilant and its employees of disability discrimination, failure to provide accommodation, failure to engage in an interactive process, failure to prevent discrimination, retaliation, wrongful discharge in violation of public policy and unfair competition.

According to the Complaint, soon after learning that Samira would have to be out of the office for doctor’s appointments on a recurring basis, “Chris Cooper, Digilant’s Vice President of Sales at Digilant began harassing Samira. He was demanding, belligerent and made sarcastic comments to Samira.” Samira informed the Chief Operating Officer that Cooper was “harassing her.”. Nothing was done. Soon thereafter, Samira heard Cooper tell Digilant’s Director of Sales Accounts, “I don’t give a shit what she has going on medically. She’ s a bitch!”

In early May, Samira informed Digilant’s Chief Operating Officer him that she had “been diagnosed with a medical condition and that she would need to go to more doctor’s appointments.” Approximately three weeks later, Digilant terminated her, allegedly for the reason that there was a reduction in work force.

The lawsuit seeks damages for lost wages (front and back pay), benefits and career opportunities, special damages, punitive damages, interest and attorneys’ fees and costs. Digilant has since removed the case to the United States Federal District Court, Northern District of California. Click here for a copy of the Complaint.

“We’re eager to commence discovery to determine what actions, if any, Digilant took once it was on notice of Samira’s medical condition to engage in a good faith interactive process with her or to provide an accommodation. We also interested to learn what steps the Company took to prevent discrimination against Samira and whether or not the Company retaliated against Samira.” says Chris Adishian.

About Adishian Law Group, P.C.

Law Group (https://adishianlaw.com) is a California law firm with a statewide practice in the areas of Corporate law, Employment law, Real Estate law and Mediation Services. As of December 2016, the firm has represented corporate and individual clients located across 22 California counties, 13 States outside of California and 10 foreign countries in over 520 legal matters. Adishianlaw.com is one of the oldest continually operating law firm websites on the Internet. The firm serves its clientele via three offices located in the major business hubs of El Segundo, Palo Alto and San Francisco.

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Over the last few years, we are finding that more and more litigated cases are resolving at mediation through a “Mediator’s Proposal.” This trend can be seen as a failure of mediation as a dispute resolution process because the parties are not actually resolving the dispute during the mediation. If the Mediator’s Proposal ends the case though, then that does make a successful mediation, even if not as originally envisioned.

What is a Mediator’s Proposal?

A “Mediator’s Proposal” is exactly what is sounds like. It is a proposal to settle the case that comes from the Mediator. How does that happen? Typically a “Mediator’s Proposal” arises after a full-day of mediation and the parties have been are unable to reach a settlement. As a last ditch effort prior to resuming litigation, the parties empower the Mediator to make a settlement proposal which each side then has time to consider — i.e. the “Mediator’s Proposal”.

“But I thought Mediator’s Could Not Decide Cases”

They typically cannot, even with a Mediator’s Proposal. It is just a proposal. Either side may accept or reject the Mediator’s Proposal. If the both sides accept, then the case is settled. If EITHER side rejects the Mediator’s Proposal, the case proceeds to trial without either side knowing if the other side accepted.

Keys to a Successful Mediator’s Proposal

By the end of the day an effective mediator (1) will have established trust and respect with each parties and (2) will understand either (a) what a case is worth, or (b) more practically, the number where the parties will likely agree to settle. If the parties don’t trust the mediator (for whatever reason) or the mediator misunderstands the parties’ settlement ranges, the Mediator’s Proposal will likely fail. However, if the Mediator has established trust and respect, then his or her opinion of the case will carry weight with the Parties and their counsel, and in some cases will provide adequate “cover” for the attending party with the “powers that be” on the respective parties’ sides.

About Adishian Law Group, P.C. Adishian Law Group (https://adishianlaw.com) is a California law firm with a statewide practice in the areas of Corporate law, Employment law, Real Estate law and Mediation Services. As of September 2016, the firm has represented corporate and individual clients located across 22 California counties, 13 States outside of California and 9 foreign countries in over 480 legal matters. Adishianlaw.com is one of the oldest continually operating law firm websites on the Internet. The firm serves its clientele via three offices located in the major business hubs of El Segundo, Palo Alto and San Francisco.

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Insurance broker fraud unfortunately happens. Insurance broker fraud can occur when a broker sells you a product different that what you were promised. Insurance broker fraud also occurs when the individual or brokerage is not licensed to sell the particular type of insurance. Similar to our post on Contractors, this post suggest some steps to protect yourself from insurance broker fraud.

“With friends like these”. We recently handled an insurance broker fraud case where the clients had “friends” who represented themselves as legitimate insurance brokers for a large, national company. Persuaded by these “friends,” the clients cashed out existing investments and bought the new policies – relying on representations that these would be suitable and our clients would pay a one-time premium. Yet, a year after paying the initial premium (a six-figure sum), our clients received invoices from the insurance carrier demanding additional, costly annual payments that had never been disclosed. These brokers got the commissions, and our clients were stuck in unsuitable policies that they could not afford. If our clients did not continue to pay, they would lose all their money previously paid. When they asked their “friends” for help, the “friends” said that our clients could cancel the policies, again resulting in a total capital loss. That’s when we got the call.

Always Check Credentials and Licenses. During our investigation we discovered, of the broker and sales reps involved, two were not even licensed to sell life insurance from the carrier during the time period when the policies were marketed and sold, while the third was not licensed at all! Similar to real estate brokers and licensees, the State of California provides a website where you can check an insurance broker’s or salesperson’s license status here.

About Adishian Law Group, P.C.

Adishian Law Group (https://adishianlaw.com) is a California law firm with a statewide practice in the areas of Corporate law, Employment law, Real Estate law and Mediation Services. As of November 2015, the firm has represented corporate and individual clients located across 22 California counties, 13 States outside of California and 9 foreign countries in over 480 legal matters. Adishianlaw.com is one of the oldest continually operating law firm websites on the Internet. The firm serves its clientele via three offices located in the major business hubs of El Segundo, Palo Alto and San Francisco.

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This article focuses on the concept of unequal bargaining power. Unequal bargaining power occurs throughout business and life. Being aware of when you are facing unequal bargaining power will help you strategize for your best possible outcome and lessen your risk.

Case Study: “Hitching Your Wagon (“Business”) to a Star (“SuperNova”)”

Partnering with a dominant corporation (SuperNova to use an astronomy analogy) by joining their eco-system can often be a smart and fast way to scale a business.

These positives however, are often offset by a loss of bargaining power, which shows up as a shifting of risks onto to the weaker party.

The underlying contracts are often very one-sided (in their favor) and can be legally revoked or altered almost at will. Whenever entering into such a relationship, you will want to look at the future risk of cash flows.

Can my (dominant corporation) partner change terms?
If so, do I get notice, or can it be overnight?
If so, what happens to my business?

If you decide to hitch your business to a economic Supernova, it is important to take steps to maintain the certainty of your future cash flows and quickly diversify your company’s dependence upon one relationship for its growth or existence. You will want to consult with a solid business lawyer to review contracts and advise you as to potential risks as well as steps to mitigate those risks.

About Adishian Law Group, P.C.

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California leave laws are complex. California leave laws are inter-related. California leaves laws are always changing. We receive calls all the time from our clients and potential clients asking what is the correct way to handle an employee who has requested leave or is out on leave.

This is one of the most complicated areas of California Labor Law. Employers are obligated to provide an ever-changing array of leaves to employees who qualify. Some leaves come with job protection and some do not. On the employee side, it is important to understand your evolving rights as well. Many employees do not understand what leaves are legally available to them.

Disability claims appear to be on the rise. In disability cases, Employers also have an obligation to make a reasonable accommodation and engage in a good faith interactive process provided that they are on notice of the disability. However, the employer is not obligated to suffer a “hardship” as a result of the proposed accommodation — and leave itself is a form of accommodation. But how much leave is enough before you can terminate an employee? The law is not clear.

A common scenario we see is where our corporate clients find themselves in an apparent never ending “limbo” where an employee has exhausted all legally required leave, but the employee has not returned to work, and is requesting additional leave. If they fire the employee, they could face a “retaliation” lawsuit even where they provided legally required leave. One mediator (a retired Judge) summed it up humorously as: “Welcome to California, home of beautiful weather and [##%!] legislation.”

The best an employer can do here is to either (1) allow the employee to remain on leave, and consult with an attorney before terminating or (2) obtain a written note from the employee’s health care provider that he or she is not able to return to work and will not be able to do so in the future.

About Adishian Law Group, P.C.

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If you are an entrepreneur, you need to understand risk management and Insurance. Risk management and insurance knowledge is essential for any business owner, asset owner or executive charged with running the enterprise.

Are you a small business? These days that is generally viewed as any business below $50M in annual revenue. Are you insured? The answer is always YES. The question is how…

If you have not purchased insurance, then you are “self-insured” – essentially relying on a combination of faith, your business cash flow and assets, and your personal cash flow and assets. Once you have a business of any size, it is wise to defend that business and cash flow with a combination of law and insurance. The foundation of a long term successful business is growing, recurring cash flows. Your cash flow cannot grow if it is always paying liabilities, and it won’t recur if one of the liabilities put you out of business.

Two components of your business advisory team should be a solid business lawyer and an experienced commercial insurance agent.

About Adishian Law Group, P.C.

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EL SEGUNDO, CA (November 9, 2016)— Adishian Law Group is pleased to announce that Adishian Law Group, P.C. and Adishian Capital were profiled in the current issue of Southbay Magazine.

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As the magazine states, “Adishian Law Group practices business, employment and real estate law, and Adishian Capital is a licensed real estate brokerage that
provides property management services and select brokerage services. Owner Chris Adishian started the law firm in 2003 and Adishian Capital in 2007.

FAST FACT:

From their South Bay headquarters, Adishian Law Group has represented clients in 22 California counties, 12 states outside California and 9 foreign countries.

What would you like potential clients to know about you?

“Our work at Adishian Law Group includes leading mission-critical transactions and litigation, and high-stakes employment cases involving highly compensated professionals. Together with Adishian Capital, we deliver ‘family office’ real estate capabilities—giving clients relationship continuity across all their real estate activities.”

What’s next for your firm?

“Adishian Law Group completely upgraded its technology in the past 12 months so we can continue to provide the highest quality legal services with cutting-edge hardware and software. Adishian Capital has grown to more than $50 million in assets. Prudent growth is the plan.”

What’s most rewarding about your work?

“Our clients inspire us—they’re proven leaders in their industries and professions, and we have a lot of fun working on their behalf.”

alg-acap-16 — L to R: David Simmons, Gladys Mydland, Chris Adishian, Heather DeFalco, Erik Bleitz, Patricia Parker, Tamara Cook, Andrew Messori

Tell us about your team

“I’m really proud of the team. We have a well-educated mix of Boomers, Xers and Millennials. Many have advanced degrees or even multiple advanced degrees. They work hard to deliver for our clients. A majority of them call the South Bay home.”

What are the current trends affecting your industry?

“New technology continues to disrupt the legal field. It is a dynamic industry and intensely competitive. Like our entrepreneurial clients, we’re constantly reviewing and adopting technology tools to improve professional service delivery.”

To what do you attribute your success in this industry?

“We’ve earned a reputation for being friendly, fair-minded and respectful. This extends to our clients, coworkers, vendors, clerks, judges, opposing parties and their attorneys or advisors. As a result we’re able to close deals, resolve litigated disputes and still build relationships. In fact, a number of our clients were formerly ‘across the table from us,’ either in a negotiation or litigation. Our former opposing counsel are among our best referral sources.

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