
Why Business Interruption Insurance Doesn’t Cover COVID Losses
- by M. Laurie Murphy
If a hotel, store, or other commercial building becomes unusable because of contamination by asbestos or noxious or dangerous chemicals, the resulting losses to the building’s owner would probably be covered by property insurance policies. So why are losses linked to COVID-19 any different?

He Signed on Mom’s Behalf – Is that Binding?
- by Jessica Stemple
If an elderly mother gives her adult son the legal power to manage her affairs, do other parties have the right to assume he is acting on her behalf when he signs a contract?

Year-End Tax-Planning Moves
- by Valensi Rose, PLC
As year-end approaches, this is a good time to think about planning moves for individuals and businesses that may help lower your tax bill for this year and possibly next.
This year’s planning is more challenging than usual due to the uncertainty surrounding pending legislation that could increase top rates on ordinary income and capital gains starting next year.

Year-End Planning Client Letter for Individuals
- by Valensi Rose, PLC
With year-end approaching, it is time to start thinking about moves that may help lower your tax bill for this year and next. For information on strategies that may be helpful with your company’s taxes, see our article on year-end tax planning for businesses.
This year’s planning is more challenging than usual due to the uncertainty surrounding pending legislation that could increase top rates on ordinary income and capital gains starting next year.

Year-End Planning for Businesses
- by Valensi Rose, PLC
With year-end approaching, it is time for business owners and managers to think about moves that may help lower your company’s taxes for this year and next. For information on strategies that may be helpful with your personal taxes, see our article on year-end tax planning for individuals.
We have compiled a list of actions that may help you save tax dollars if you act before year-end. Contact us to identify specific actions for your business.

The Lesson of This Global Battle: You Can’t Have It Both Ways
- by Lynda I. Chung
When a dispute arose about internet domain names in Africa, with a South African nonprofit and 55 nations locked into a decade-long legal battle with a Walnut Creek, California, entrepreneur, where did it end up in court? In Los Angeles, of course.