The reality is that court decisions get made by human beings and thus can sometimes be a little misguided or even flat-out wrong about the law or how the law applies to a situation. In practice, this means that an established Southern California business could legally...
Business disputes can be a disruptive and expensive influence on any business. Legal fees, lost business relationships and possible repetitional harm are just some of the many potential consequences of business disputes. Increasingly, businesses in California are...
As a California employer, inclusion is no doubt a top priority in your company. This may be especially true in light of Governor Gavin Newsom's increased push for diversity in the workforce. Whether you are a CEO, board director or other company executive, these...
When friends become business partners or co-shareholders, the future often looks infinitely rosy. Unhappily, business owners are also human beings, and disputes can erupt over the most insignificant events. Some businesses have procedures for smoothing these bumps in...
One way for a business to get a large amount of cash relatively quickly is through equity investment. Depending on the specific circumstances of the situation, equity investment can offer advantages over other methods (such as selling shares to the public, or taking...
Arbitration is an alternative to traditional litigation that many California investors find has many benefits. Arbitration usually costs less money and takes less time than litigation, and often produces better results. Arbitration through the Financial Industry...
After years of rapid growth, California's tech industry seems to have started contracting in recent months. According to one source, there have been more than 140,000 people put out of work at U.S. tech companies so far in 2022. Some of these layoffs have occurred at...
When getting caught up in the local sports scene in Orange County and throughout Southern California, it is easy to forget that sports franchises are businesses just like any other. They need to be concerned about contracts, adhering to local laws, maintenance,...
Carefully drafted buy-sell agreements can help businesses avoid litigation and disrupted operations. When preparing agreements, business owners should strive to minimize the negative impact internal disputes can have by including terms regarding how to address the...
Thanks to popular movies and television shows, most of us are familiar with how sexual harassment creates a hostile work environment. This is especially true in our post-#metoo world. However, many employers and business owners do not know about sexual favoritism and...
