Wrongful termination in the workplace
According to California’s Labor Code, employees are generally considered to be employed at-will. This means that both the employer and the employee have the right to terminate the employer-employee relationship if they see fit. In other words, an employee can quit...
The benefits of a well-crafted employment agreement
Employment agreements are essential legal documents that businesses and their prospective employees review and sign to solidify their formal work-related understandings. These important contracts can cover diverse terms and topics ranging from pay and compensation to...
When is it time to update an estate plan?
It is essential to update an estate plan and to keep it current with any changes in the estate planner’s life. As part of the estate planning process, it is helpful for estate planners to know when they should consider revisiting their estate plan to update it. The...
Political groups spar over intellectual property in California
In California and across the United States, business disputes are common. While these are often perceived as involving rivals for the same customer base or those who are involved in a similar idea or product, there are times when there are ideological similarities....
Tabloid website accused of employment law violations
When there are allegations of employment law violations in California and across the nation, there is a knee-jerk reaction to automatically think that the employer is in the wrong. Behaviors like sexual harassment, discrimination, a toxic work environment and other...
In a dispute with your business partner, what are your options?
When you and your partner agree on the direction for your business, the opportunities for success may seem endless. If you and your partner disagree on major decisions about your company, however, that challenge may seem insurmountable. What can you do to resolve...
Can you protect your company from the impact of wage and hour lawsuits?
Any employment dispute can put your business at risk. Not only can a lawsuit significantly damage your reputation among customers and prospective employees, but the cost of these disputes can also significantly impact your bottom line. Because of this, it is important...
What types of relief in a breach of contract claim?
Businesses in California produce many different types of products and provide many different services. In order to do these things and run their business though, they rely on customers and other businesses. When businesses interact with others they are usually...
How should you choose a health care proxy for your estate plan?
You feel good about your estate plan. You accounted for all your heirs, benefactors and assets, but have you chosen a health care proxy? If you become incapacitated and unable to express your medical decisions, your health care proxy voices your desires. Learn how to...
What should a property owner disclose to a buyer?
When you move into your new home in an Irvine neighborhood, you do not want any surprises to emerge, particularly if they will cost you a lot of money to fix up. Some homeowners have unexpected encounters with vermin or leaky walls. It is the duty of a seller to...
