Selling co-owned property in California can raise questions about who has authority to list or transfer an ownership interest. Learn how Civil Code §1088 affects MLS listings, seller authorization, listing accuracy, and co-owner rights, and why confirming ownership and authority before a sale can help prevent disputes and closing problems.

California's AI Transparency Act took effect August 2, 2026, requiring large generative AI providers to offer a free public detection tool and embed machine-readable "latent disclosure" metadata in AI-generated content. Non-compliance carries a $5,000-per-day civil penalty enforced by the Attorney General, city attorneys, and county counsel. Here's what covered providers — and their licensees — need to do now, straight from the statutory text.

A Commission Disbursement Authorization, often called a CDA, tells an escrow holder how a real estate commission is supposed to be paid when a transaction closes. But it has limits. A California real estate lawyer can help brokers and other parties understand those limits before a payment instruction creates a problem.

Before you build a shed in Truckee, know this: setback requirements aren't one-size-fits-all. They shift based on your shed's size and height, your zoning district, and even which way the roof sheds snow. Here's how Truckee's Development Code actually treats accessory structures — and where the real numbers live.

Closing a business is rarely as simple as locking the doors and stopping work. Owners may need to decide whether to dissolve the company, sell it or stop operating without a sale.

California's fraudulent conveyance law has a new name and real teeth. Here's what creditors and business owners need to know about the UVTA.