Trial-Ready Counsel for Complex Business Disputes
A disagreement with a co-owner can put your business, your investment and your relationships at risk. In California, shareholder disputes generally end through an agreement or a court decision, and the law gives you tools to move toward either. Understanding your...
A commercial lease helps to ensure that a business has space in which to operate. It also outlines the responsibilities of the tenant, such as shared facility maintenance, as well as the main responsibilities of the landlord. Both parties should read the agreement...
Intellectual property is often the distinguishing factor that sets your business apart from the competition. It is important for business leaders to take steps to protect this important information. Confidentiality agreements and trade secrets can provide safeguards...
Auto dealerships often have agreements with specific manufacturers. There may be restrictions on direct competition in areas with other licensed salespeople representing the same brand, which can hamper expansion. Existing dealerships can limit expansion opportunities...
Not every aggressive business move is fair game. When a third party steps in and deliberately disrupts your agreements or business relationships, that behavior may go beyond tough competition. In California, it could be a case of tortious interference and your...
There are many reasons that businesses choose to lease commercial space. Leases require less upfront capital and provide greater flexibility for a growing or changing company. However, when a company is successful in a specific location, leadership may want to remain...
Outsourcing specialized work to a professional or a business that provides services is a common operational solution. Instead of hiring one or more employees to manage key tasks, the organization relies on an outside business to issue paychecks, develop a website or...
When you built your LLC with a co-member, you assumed a baseline of good faith. When that breaks down through self-dealing, financial misappropriation or deliberate exclusion from the business, California law gives you tools to fight back. Knowing where the law stands...
Both commercial property owners and businesses leasing commercial facilities may be legally or contractually responsible for property taxes. Some types of commercial leases pass responsibility for property taxes to tenants. Otherwise, the party that owns the property...
Ending a business partnership is never easy. Like any relationship, professional partnerships sometimes reach a point where separation becomes the best path forward. Understanding how to part ways properly protects both parties and preserves what the business has...
