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LEGAL UPDATES
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November 30, 2009
Appellate Court Holds That a Contractual Arbitration Award Should Be Vacated Where Material Evidence Substantially Prejudicing a Party Was Excluded
In Burlage v. Superior Court, an Appellate Court affirmed a decision by a trial Court to set aside an arbitration award where the arbitrator excluded material evidence substantially prejudicing a party.
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June 2, 2009
New Federal Law Affecting Tenants of Foreclosed Homes
During the week of May 18, 2009, President Barack Obama signed into affect a law entitled the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009.
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April 2, 2009
Denise R. Hannan Successfully Resolves Real Property Dispute
Denise R. Hannan, a partner in Shannon B. Jones Law Group and Diablo Mediation Services, was asked by the Contra Costa Superior Court to attempt to resolve a commercial real estate dispute.
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March 18, 2009
Court of Appeals Finds Arbitration Clause in Residential Builder’s Contract Unenforceable
In Thompson v. Toll Dublin, LLC, the plaintiff, Peter Thompson, entered into a contract to purchase a new residence from Toll Dublin, LLC.
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March 18, 2009
Fees Incurred by Party For Judicial Referee Are Not Recoverable As Costs When the Parties Agree to Share These Costs In Writing
In CARR Business Enterprises, Inc. (“CARR”) v. City of Chowchilla, CARR entered into a contract with the City of Chowchilla (“the City”).
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