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REITs in California

February 11, 2026 8:56 pmFebruary 11, 2026 8:59 pm

Title 3, Part 4 of the Corporations Code deals with real estate investment trusts (REITs) in this state. Section 2300 defines the term “real estate investment trust.” Section 23001 prohibits any shareowner of a real estate investment trust from being...

Regulating Sales of Franchises

February 11, 2026 2:30 amFebruary 11, 2026 2:31 am

Title 4, Division 5, Part 2, Chapter 3 of the Corporations Code deals with general provisions regarding the regulation of the same of franchises in California. Section 31150 requires every franchisor or subfranchisor offering franchises for sale in this state...

What Is a ‘Loophole’ in California Tax Laws?

February 10, 2026 2:24 pmFebruary 10, 2026 2:24 pm

For years around the State Capitol, and this year in particular, we have heard the claim of tax increase proponents in the Legislature or proposed initiatives on the ballot are simply “closing a tax loophole.” So, what exactly is a...

Ecological Reserves

February 10, 2026 2:00 pmFebruary 10, 2026 2:01 pm

Division 2, Chapter 5, Article 4 deals with ecological reserves that are under the management of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Section 1580 contains multiple legislative déclarations establishing the policy of the state. Section 1581 states that any...

Franchise Investment Law

February 10, 2026 2:30 amFebruary 10, 2026 2:31 am

Title 4, Division 5 of the Corporations Code deals with the Franchise Investment Law in California. Part 6 contains general provisions. Section 31510 provides that the commissioner in his discretion may honor requests from interested persons for interpretive opinions. Section...

Execution and Filing of Bonds

February 9, 2026 2:00 pmFebruary 9, 2026 2:01 pm

Code of Civil Procedure Part 2, Title 14, Chapter 2, Article 3 deals with the execution and filing of bonds and undertakings in civil actions in California. Section 995.310 provides that, unless the statute providing for the bond requires execution...

Compensation for Eminent Domain

February 9, 2026 6:58 amFebruary 9, 2026 6:58 am

Code of Civil Procedure Part 3, Title 7, Chapter 9, Article 1 deals with general provisions related to compensation under the California eminent domain law. Section 1263.010 provides that the owner of property acquired by eminent domain is entitled to...