Author Archives: June
The Basics on Foreclosure in California
By Josh Martin When a borrower defaults on a loan secured by California real property, foreclosure is the most common remedy employed by the lender. In California, there are two ways by which a lender may foreclose: through nonjudicial foreclosure … Continue reading
JOBS Act Helps Start-Ups Raise Money
On April 5th, President Obama signed into law legislation that should make it easier for entrepreneurs to start and grow businesses on the Central Coast. That legislation is the JOBS (Jumpstart Our Business Startups) Act. The goal of the new … Continue reading
The Basics on Short Sales and Deeds in Lieu
By Josh Martin Residential property value is a favorite topic at water coolers, little league baseball games, pizza parlors after the game, or anywhere else in California where two adults are engaged in conversation. Indeed, real property value has been … Continue reading
Clarity for Employers on Meal and Rest Breaks
On April 12, the California Supreme Court issued the long-awaited decision in the case of Brinker Restaurant Corp. v. Superior Court. The decision has been eagerly anticipated by the employment community for several years, as it was hoped that the … Continue reading
Employers Get Respite from NLRB Poster Requirement
D.C. Circuit Issues Injunction Against NLRB Poster Requirement. On April 17, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia issued an emergency injunction prohibiting implementation of the rule promulgated by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) which would … Continue reading
SJMS Sponsors Soccer Film at SLO International Film Festival
SJMS is excited to co-sponsor the film Pelada at the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival. Pelada is the story of the people who play soccer for the sheer love of the game–a film of two former college soccer stars, … Continue reading
SJMS Sponsors Entrepreneurship Forum
SJMS is excited to sponsor the first Entrepreneurship Forum of 2012 of the Cal Poly Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship. The theme is “Breaking the Mold — The New Start-up Paradigm.” It will take place on Monday, February 13 from 4:30 … Continue reading
Josh Martin One of SLO’s Top 20 Under 40
SJMS attorney Josh Martin was honored as one of San Luis Obispo County’s top young business and community leaders by being named as a Top 20 Under 40 Award winner. Josh was recognized for his professional contributions to the local … Continue reading
Firm Announces New Name
We are excited to announce that, as of February 1, 2012, our new firm name will be Sinsheimer Juhnke McIvor & Stroh, LLP. The name recognizes the contributions of partner Herb Stroh, a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and … Continue reading
Locals Only Job Fairs Fuel SLO Economic Strategy
Implementation of the SLO County Economic Strategy Project continues to take shape! The Knowledge & Innovation Cluster is teaming up with Cal Poly and Cuesta College to offer two job fairs for local employers only. Cal Poly: Feb 23; Cuesta: … Continue reading