KJF takes on the California Contractors State License Board’s current policy for suspending related licenses which has allowed judgment debtors to unlawfully maintain their license and thereby shirk their financial responsibility.

A dangerous loophole in CSLB’s mechanical suspension policy.

Landmark Court of Appeal decision offers assurances to creditors who settle for a lesser amount, that their attempt to enter judgment for the full balance will hold up against challenges that the increase is a penalty so long as the stipulation states defendant agrees that the full amount is due and the settlement is merely a forbearance on the collection of the entire undisputed debt. 

Creditors Adjustment Bureau v. Imani

Court of Appeal reverses trial court’s denial of plaintiff/cross-defendant’s Anti-SLAPP motion arising from defendant’s cross-complaint for conversion and negligence, finding that executing on a judgment, even if it’s later set aside, is protected petitioning activity.

Creditors Adjustment Bureau, Inc. v. J & S Painting, Inc.

Court of Appeal dismisses defendant’s appeal after plaintiff points out that a suspended limited liability company lacks the legal capacity to appeal an adverse judgment.

Creditors Adjustment Bureau v. Big Valley Cold Storage, LLC

KJF weighs in on covid-cautious courts misinterpreting Governor’s Executive Order N-57-20 in refusing to issue writs of execution. 

COVID – cautious courts misinterpret governor’s order

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