John Vukmanovic Featured Guest on Latte With a Lawyer Podcast
Partner John Vukmanovic was a guest on the Latte with a Lawyer podcast discussing his path to becoming a litigator, how he keeps his trial skills sharp and recent client successes.
Latte with a Lawyer features stories of attorneys and their strategies and tactics for making an impact in their profession. It’s sponsored by EmotionTrac and hosted by Jonathan Brickman
Listen to the episode here.
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5 Things You Need To Become A Top Lawyer In Your Specific Field of Law – John Vukmanovic Featured in Authority Magazine
The legal industry is filled with some of the smartest, ambitious and highly educated lawyers. So, what does it take to excel and stand out in the field? Partner John Vukmanovic was interviewed by Authority Magazine to discuss why he chose a career path in law, recent successes, the five traits to be a top lawyer and more. Read the full interview here.
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Minimizing the Impact of COVID-19 in Commercial Lease Obligations
By: Dana Delman and John Vukmanovic
Published: Western Real Estate Business
Communication and transparency are key to navigating this pandemic and the obligations that fall to both landlords and tenants. Continue reading.
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My Business Was Damaged by Vandalism. Will Insurance Cover it? – Workest Interviews Dana Delman
Millions of people have participated in protests in response to the killing of George Floyd, racial injustice and police brutality. While the majority of these protests have been peaceful, some businesses have been vandalized or destroyed due to result of civil unrest. You’re likely covered if your business has been damaged by vandalism due to civil unrest, but the ongoing pandemic may complicate matters. Partner Dana Delman spoke with Workest to discuss if commercial tenants have insurance coverage for vandalism. 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: 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 used to cut risk and losses. If at all possible, landlords and tenants should cooperate now to avoid that outcome. 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 with Workest to offer options for landlords and tenants to work together to balance losses caused by the coronavirus. Continue reading.
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“Read the fine print before you travel” – Karina Saranovic Featured in USA Today, Washington Post, Dallas Morning News
Associate Karina Saranovic was interviewed by USA Today, Washington Post and Dallas Morning News discussing the issues many travelers encounter due to not fully reading or understanding the terms and conditions in airline tickets, car rentals and other contracts. Continue reading.
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The Dos & Don’ts of Wedding Planning – Tips From a Lawyer
By: Published: Destination I Do
Your wedding is one of the most joyous times of your life and while it would be ideal to only focus on the fun aspects such as what you’re wearing, the food and booking your honeymoon, the reality is there are myriad legal hiccups that can occur if you don’t plan in advance. Karina Saranovic offers tips to alleviate stress during the process – or at least some of it – to keep the law on your side on your big day. Continue reading.
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The Laws of Halloween: Costumes, Candy and Decorations — Karina Saranovic Interviewed on Good Morning San Diego
Associate Karina Saranovic was a guest on Good Morning San Diego – KUSI-TV discussing some of the main aspects of Halloween that have sparked controversy over time. Karina outlines the potential liabilities and dangers during the holiday related to costumes, decorations and home pranks. View the Good Morning San Diego interview.
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Preventing Corporate Divorce: Why You Need a Business Prenup
By: Published: Businessing
Like domestic marriages, business partnerships can start off well, but over time and for a variety of reasons, the parties involved may choose to go their separate ways. This “corporate divorce” typically involves complex financial interests and more often than not, strong emotions. Continue reading.
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FitSmallBusiness Turns to John Vukmanovic to Discuss Common Mistakes Business Owners Make in Commercial Real Estate Investing
Partner John Vukmanovic was interviewed by FitSmallBusiness to comment on the risks purchasing commercial real estate presents if you don’t know the common pitfalls to avoid. Read John’s insights below.
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Legislating Addiction
Published: California Lawyer
Addictive behavior—whether with drugs, alcohol, or your cell phone—has reached epidemic proportions. Karina Saranovic calls for the Legislature to act.
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Agree to Disagree: Resolving Property Disputes with a Partition Action
By: Published: Development Magazine – NAIOP
It’s common for family members or business partners to co-own residential and commercial property. Unfortunately, it’s also common for them to have a dispute over the property because of myriad disagreements. John Vukmanovic discusses when to file a partition action and examines the process step by step. Continue reading.
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FEHA—Free Everyone of Harassment Already
Published: Bloomberg Law – Daily Labor Report
The California Fair Employment & Housing Act (FEHA) has proven a critical aid for injured plaintiffs both at work and home since its enactment. With its progressively expansive interpretation, FEHA has also become an effective tool for combating one of the most sensitive issues plaguing our modern times: sexual harassment. Continue reading.
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Warning! Your Trademark is Expiring. Or Is It?
Published: Southern California Professional
A lot of time and expense are put into registering trademarks. Here are some best practices for registering and protecting your business from scammers. Continue reading.