Stuart Kane LLP successfully evicted a restaurant after its lease expired and the property, scheduled for a major renovation, was leased to a new tenant. The original tenant insisted upon a trial, but when the trial date arrived 29 days after the complaint was filed, lead counsel Don Hamman, with support from paralegal Tiffany Jung,…
Stuart Kane LLP is pleased to announce the election of Javier Gutierrez to partnership effective January 1, 2015. Founding partner and real estate attorney Bruce Stuart stated, “I have had the privilege to work closely with Javier for the past four years as an integral part of our real estate team. He is a highly…
Many property owners, including shopping center owners, have been sued under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) based on allegations of improperly restricted access, misplaced grab bars, noncompliant signage, and a multitude of other issues. A client of Stuart Kane LLP was recently sued by one of these “serial plaintiffs” for alleged ADA violations. The…
The business litigation team at Stuart Kane LLP, representing a Southern California construction company, recently obtained dismissal of a lawsuit against the company’s pension plan for claims of embezzlement, conversion, fraud, and negligent misrepresentation. The managing member of the company and the pension plan were both accused of paying company funds to the pension plan…
Stuart Kane LLP is pleased to announce the successful negotiation of a lease amendment to expand the corporate headquarters of its client, Dexcom, Inc. (NASDAQ:DXCM). Stuart Kane partner Josh C. Grushkin served as real estate counsel to Dexcom in negotiating the amendment to Dexcom’s existing lease with Kilroy Realty, L.P. Adding approximately 90,000 square feet…
Stuart Kane LLP is proud to sponsor KidWorks’ 2014 Foundation for Success Luncheon being held Thursday, November 13 at the Doubletree Hotel in Santa Ana. The lunch will feature keynote speaker Bob Goff, New York Times Best-Selling Author of “Love Does” and an attorney who founded Restore International, a nonprofit human rights organization operating in…
Stuart Kane partners Bruce May and Peter Wucetich authored an article entitled “Hiring Employees From Your Competition? Perfectly Legal, But Be Careful Because You Might Still Get Sued!” that was published in the September 22, 2014 Orange County Business Journal discussing the best practices for employers and employees to follow when a career change leads…
Stuart Kane is pleased to announce partner Bruce May was selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2015 edition in the practice area of Employment Law – Management. Bruce May has represented employers for 35 years. Since 1979, he has devoted his practice exclusively to advising and defending companies of all sizes in every…
Newport Beach-based real estate developer, Peninsula Retail Partners, LLC, turned to Stuart Kane LLP for legal representation concerning three different joint ventures with Hanover Financial LLC, for the acquisition, lease and development of shopping centers in Arcadia, Sacramento and Victorville, California. Peninsula Retail Partners’ project in Victorville involved the acquisition of the remaining phase of…
The American Heart Association’s (AHA) Orange County Division paid tribute to its volunteers and supporters at a special reception held in Irvine on July 15, 2014. Don Hamman, Stuart Kane partner and 2014 Chair of the AHA Orange County Board of Directors, acted as the Master of Ceremonies for the event. Volunteers from Orange County…
Presented by Stuart Kane Date: Friday, July 25, 2014 Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. – Registration & Lunch 12 – 1:00 p.m. – Presentation 1 – 1:30 p.m. – Questions & Networking Location: 610 Newport Center Drive, Suite 130 (Building located across the street from the offices of Stuart Kane LLP) Speaker:…
Stuart Kane LLP is pleased to announce the acquisition of a new corporate headquarters by its client, Masimo Corporation (NASDAQ: MASI), through a wholly owned subsidiary (collectively “Masimo”). Stuart Kane partner Josh C. Grushkin served as real estate counsel to Masimo on the $56 million purchase. Relocating to the new headquarters allows Masimo to bring…
Stuart Kane is pleased to announce that Bruce May, partner in the employment group, will be a featured speaker at the upcoming Professionals In Human Resources Association (PIHRA) annual Mid-Year Legal Update. The half-day program will be held on June 5 in Woodland Hills, June 12 in Riverside and June 18 in West Los Angeles….
Stuart Kane LLP attorney Javier F. Gutierrez has been named Co-Chair of Urban Land Institute’s 2014 Mentorship Program. The mission of the Mentorship Program, now in its sixth year, is to foster an exchange of professional ideas, friendship, and expertise among young real estate professionals and industry veterans who are members of the Urban Land…
Stuart Kane attorney Javier F. Gutierrez has become a member of the Board of Directors for American Family Housing (“AFH”), and will serve as the Co-Chair of the non-profit organization’s Real Estate Acquisition Committee, supervising AFH’s real estate transactions and portfolio. AFH’s mission is to provide and expand emergency, transitional and permanent housing programs and…
Stuart Kane attorney Javier F. Gutierrez presented Urban Land Institute’s 2014 Emergent Leadership Award for Professional Services to Jenna Figueroa of Wave Hospitality Advisors. The annual ULI event, held this year at Oasis Center in Corona Del Mar, recognizes young leaders for their exemplary performance within the categories of architecture, engineering, capital markets, planning, professional…
Presented By Stuart Kane LLP Date: Friday, April 4, 2014 Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM (Lunch will be provided by Merrill Corporation.) Location: Stuart Kane LLP 620 Newport Center Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 (Conference Room – 1st floor) Speakers: William J. Caplan, Mediator Of Counsel, Rutan & Tucker, LLP (Costa Mesa) Tel: (714)…
Stuart Kane LLP is proud to support the National Human Resources Association (NHRA) “HR Executive of the Year” awards event being held Thursday, March 6, 2014, at the Hotel Irvine. NHRA’s premier event of the year will bring an expected attendance of more than 600 human resources professionals and business leaders. This prestigious NHRA award…
Stuart Kane Partner, Bruce May, was recognized by Providence Speech and Hearing Center (PSHC) for his many years of service to the organization, including four years as President of the Board of Directors. Founded in Santa Ana nearly fifty years ago by Sister Margaret Ann Inman, Providence is one of the great success stores in…
The Orange County business community sustains our practice, both the real estate industry and the broader locally-based business community. We give back to that community by supporting and volunteering with a number of local charities and regional trade and industry groups, including KidWorks CREW OC Urban Land Institute Building Industry Association (BIA) American Heart Association…
