Minimizing the Impact of COVID-19 in Commercial Lease Obligations By Dana Delman and John Vukmanovic Published in Western Real Estate Business Widespread job loss and business disruption are plaguing the U.S. due to the impact of COVID-19, and in response, state and local governments have passed emergency orders and regulations temporarily prohibiting evictions and extending deadlines to pay rent, […]Continue reading

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My Business Was Damaged by Vandalism. Will Insurance Cover it? – Workest Interviews Dana Delman The vandalism and theft some small businesses experienced recently have left business owners wondering if insurance will cover damage caused by civil unrest. Most business owners are required by their lease agreements to have a Business Owners Policy (BOP), which […]Continue reading

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Creative Strategies for Landlords and Tenants to Survive the COVID-19 Shutdown By Dana Delman and John Vukmanovic Published in Commercial Leasing Law & Strategy When COVID-19-related restrictions imposed by state and local governments are lifted, there is no guarantee that they will have done more than delay the inevitable: eviction and bankruptcy. Modifications should be […]Continue reading

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SBO Tips for Negotiating a Commercial Lease During COVID-19 – Dana Delman Discusses Strategies with Workest Small business owners nationwide are struggling to pay their commercial real estate leases, while landlords have their own financial obligations – like taxes, maintenance costs and mortgages – leaving many tenant-landlord relationships at an impasse. Partner Dana Delman spoke […]Continue reading

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“Read the fine print before you travel” – Karina Saranovic Featured in USA Today, Washington Post, Dallas Morning News Before travelers embark on a vacation, it’s recommended that they take a few minutes to read the fine print on airline tickets, car rental contracts, vacation rental contract — or any other contract the travel industry provides. Often, […]Continue reading

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Agree to Disagree: Resolving Property Disputes with a Partition Action By John Vukmanovic, Esq. Published in Development Magazine – NAIOP A written agreement in place from the outset can avoid most potential problems. Two brothers, Bill and Tom, inherited an apartment building from their parents. The older brother, Bill, took the reins and oversaw management and […]Continue reading

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FEHA—Free Everyone of Harassment Already By Karina Saranovic, Esq. Published in Bloomberg Law – Daily Labor Report In California and nationwide, legislatures, companies, and courts are engaging in a growing mainstream push against workplace sexual harassment, attorney Karina Saranovic writes. The California Fair Employment & Housing Act (FEHA) has proven a critical aid for injured plaintiffs […]Continue reading

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