Legal Insights

Understanding the Stay of Civil Actions in California to Compel Arbitration
Joe Rogoway

Staying Civil Actions in California: How to Compel Arbitration Effectively

Understanding the Legal Standards, Enforcement Challenges, and Strategic Value of Arbitration In California, the process of staying a civil action to compel arbitration is a critical aspect of the state’s legal framework, designed to promote efficient dispute resolution. This blog post explores the legal basis for such stays, the relevant case law, and the procedural nuances involved. The Legal Backbone:

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Understanding a Motion for Summary Judgment in California Business Litigation.
Joe Rogoway

Motion for Summary Judgment in California: A Comprehensive Guide for Business Disputes

Navigating the complexities of California civil litigation can be daunting, but understanding powerful procedural tools like the Motion for Summary Judgment (“MSJ” or “Motion”) is crucial for success. An MSJ offers a strategic pathway to resolve disputes efficiently, potentially avoiding the time and expense of a full trial. This comprehensive guide will delve into the legal standards, procedural intricacies, strategic

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Baga Approval
Joe Rogoway

Rogoway Law Secures TTB Approval for Baga on American Wine Labels

For wineries looking to use Baga on their American wine labels, we have exciting news: Rogoway Law Group successfully petitioned the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) to add Baga to the list of administratively approved grape variety names for American wines.3 What is Baga? Baga is a distinguished red wine grape variety from Portugal that is very

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ABC Enforcement Actions, Penalties, And Appeals Before The Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board
Joe Rogoway

Legal Considerations for Enforcement Actions, Penalties, and Appeals before the Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board

Introduction California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (“ABC” or “Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control”) Licensees are subject to a range of enforcement actions for various statutory and regulatory violations. Indeed, one of the three pillars of the ABC mission statement is enforcement and the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control engages in a variety of programs to “protect the public” by

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Lake County’s Revised Cannabis Ordinance Needs a Different Approach.
Joe Rogoway

Lake County’s Revised Cannabis Ordinance Needs a Different Approach

Recently, a new draft MAUCRSA implementation cannabis ordinance (“Draft Cannabis Ordinance” or “Draft Ordinance”) was released by the County of Lake, California (the “County” or “Lake County”). Though the Draft Cannabis Ordinance is merely the first step in what will likely be a lengthy effort by Lake County staff, stakeholders, and the Lake County community at large to draft cannabis

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