News & Publications
2024
To Gift, or Not to Gift, that is the Question
by Bill Falor
November 15, 2024
Publications
As published by Coastal Grower magazine, Fall 2024
Prescient readers of this magazine may already know what’s going to happen at the end of 2025, and for that they have my compliments.
Rent Stabilization in Salinas
November 12, 2024
Publications
As published in the Salinas Valley Business Journal, November 2024 by Geraldine Villa, AttorneyNoland, Hamerly, Etienne & Hoss On September 24, 2024, the Salinas City Council unanimously adopted rent stabilization and tenant protection policies.
Navigating the World of Campaign Finance Regulations
by Isaac Nikssarian, Law Clerk
August 23, 2024
Publications
By Isaac Nikssarian, Law Clerk Noland, Hamerly, Etienne & Hoss Isaac Nikssarian is a summer law clerk at Noland, Hamerly, Etienne & Hoss and a law student at Santa Clara University School of Law. A Monterey native, Isaac graduated from West Point
Corporate Transparency Act
by Danny Little
April 19, 2024
Publications
In 2021, Congress passed a new law called the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) as part of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020, aimed at increasing the transparency of small companies throughout the country.
The Risk of Requiring Employees to be Civil at Work
by Charles Mullaney
April 8, 2024
Publications
The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) protects the rights of non-managerial employees of most private sector employers to engage in “concerted activity,” regardless of whether they are unionized.
New Laws Affecting Employers in 2024
by Geraldine Villa-Hernandez
January 9, 2024
Publications
It is everyone’s favorite time of the year…new laws! Whether you are a large or small employer, every year, new laws and significant changes to existing regulations may affect your business. This year, employers should be aware of the following changes:
2023
Choosing a Business Entity for Your Rental Property, Part 2:...
by Bill Falor
November 15, 2023
Publications
In September I wrote about choosing the right business entity for your rental property and, for several reasons, I landed on LLCs as perhaps being the best bet (depending, of course, on your set of facts). In that article I stated that, in determining the right structure for your circumstances, issues such as property taxes, estate planning, and administrative expenses and processes should be further explored with qualified counsel.
Mandatory Residential Rental Unit Registration Programs in Salinas...
by Danny Little
November 15, 2023
Publications
The City of Salinas recently adopted a mandatory residential rental registration program and the City of Monterey appears to be on the verge of doing the same (calling theirs a “rental inventory”). The stated purpose of the two programs is generally the same: by gathering information about the residential properties that are available for rent within city limits, the respective city councils can make better and more informed decisions to make housing more affordable.
Choosing a Business Entity for Your Rental Property
by Bill Falor
September 11, 2023
Publications
Let’s say you and a few friends pooled your money and bought a rental property. You’re excited – it’s an apartment complex with long-term tenants who pay their rent on time and don’t make a fuss. You have a joint bank account you use to deposit rent checks and pay expenses (everyone trusts each other) and you’ve secured a solid umbrella policy with a reputable insurer.
Rental Registry Comes to Salinas
by Danny Little
June 6, 2023
Publications
On April 4, 2023 the Salinas City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2663, which establishes a mandatory registry for most residential rental units in the City.
Who must register?
All owners, sublessors, and property managers must register any residential property they rent in the City of Salinas.
ADA Accessibility: Is Your Business Compliant?
by Lindsey Berg-James
March 23, 2023
Publications
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits disability-based discrimination by all places of public accommodation. Places of “public accommodation” generally refers to businesses and nonprofit organizations that are open to the public, including but not limited to retail stores, restaurants, hotels, recreational facilities, gas stations, and professional services businesses.
New Laws Affecting Employers in 2023
by Sharilyn Payne
January 17, 2023
Publications
The California Legislature passed multiple new laws that impact employers. Following is a brief summary. Unless otherwise noted, these laws take effect January 1, 2023.