A client, whose business we helped a few years ago came back with an interesting problem; they had a trial concerning EDD, employees (non-existent) and Taxes the Government claimed they owed. The client had previously requested our assistance in this matter, however, as many of you know, we do trials, not tax work.
Date of Separation and your Divorce
California uses the date of separation as the essential date for determining property interests; property acquired by a spouse after the date of separation is considered to be that spouse's separate property, while property acquired before the date of separation is community property. The date of separation can also be a factor in determining whether the marriage is a "long term" marriage thereby changing the duration a party will pay or receive spousal support.
DUI changes; Lyft and Uber drivers beware
One of the more substantive newly-enacted laws affecting the public interest, is AB-2687, which commencing in July 1, 2018, imposes commercial motor vehicle blood alcohol standards on drivers of vehicles for hire. The law passed unanimously through both the Assembly and Senate-reflecting the legislative intent to protect the public. The effect of the law is that it essentially makes Uber drivers, Lyft drivers and cabbies commercial drivers under the law for purposes of driving under the influence.
