Small claims court is designed to provide a fast, inexpensive way to resolve minor disputes. But many litigants later discover that a dispute does not end with a small claims judgment—especially when related claims arise in civil court. This raises…

Understanding CCP § 664.6 and the Consequences of Premature Dismissal In California civil litigation, most disputes resolve through settlement rather than trial. However, a settlement agreement is not automatically enforceable by the court once the case is dismissed. Unless the…

By Andy Yang, Esq. — California Family Law Attorney When couples separate or file for divorce in California, one of the most immediate and stressful questions is: “Who pays the mortgage while the divorce is pending?”and“Who gets to live in…

Learn how California family courts handle temporary property control orders, mortgage payments, and reimbursement issues during divorce proceedings. UNDERSTANDING TEMPORARY PROPERTY CONTROL ORDERS IN CALIFORNIA DIVORCE CASES In California divorce proceedings, disputes often arise over who should pay the mortgage…

1. Why Corporate Governance Matters Every corporation — whether a nonprofit alumni association or a for-profit startup — depends on clear governance to function lawfully. Corporate governance defines how decisions are made, who holds authority, and how accountability is maintained.When…

By Andy Yang, Esq. — The Law Office of Andy Yang California’s anti-SLAPP statute (Code of Civil Procedure § 425.16) was designed to protect free speech and public participation — not to give immunity for personal attacks after a private…

By Andy Yang, Esq., Patent Attorney — The Law Office of Andy Yang In Part 1 of this series — When Courts and the PTAB Disagree: Who Really Decides If a Patent Is Valid? — I explained how post-grant patent…

By Andy Yang, Esq., Patent Attorney — The Law Office of Andy Yang Even Granted Patents Can Fall A patent granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) can still be challenged—and sometimes overturned entirely.A recent decision from the…

By Andy Yang, Esq., Patent Attorney — The Law Office of Andy Yang Understanding Post-Grant Patent Challenges Many inventors assume that once the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants a patent, the rights are secure.In reality, a granted patent…