Businesses in California, from small to large, oftentimes face significant challenges on a regular basis. Litigation is, unfortunately, one such challenge. And, if that litigation is initiated by a former employee with a claim of discrimination, the challenge is not...
One of the best ways to protect your business from allegations of discrimination and retaliation is to ensure that you’re utilizing a progressive disciplinary system. This type of system puts an employee on notice of a work performance or behavioral issue, thereby...
With big companies, intangibles such as copyrights, trademarks and patents have intrinsic value. Keeping proprietary information away from nefarious entities remains a vital responsibility. Proper steps protect businesses from getting entangled in trade secret...
Although every company in California seeks to have operational and administrative efforts run smoothly, sometimes, legal issues are unavoidable. And, in many cases, those legal issues arise from contract disputes. Contracts are often the lifeblood of a business, with...
California employers dread accusations of harassment in the workplace. Not only do these accusations negatively affect a company’s reputation and employee morale, but they can be costly. Employers are expected to have safeguards in place to protect workers who may...
Companies in California understand that they cannot discriminate against their employees or prospective employees. They are also most likely aware that they need to provide reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities so they can perform the job or even...
Privately held auto dealerships in Orange County want to take good care of their sales teams. Salespeople who are happy and productive will no doubt produce more revenue for the auto dealership since they will have incentives to sell more cars. On the other hand, the...
Businesses invest time, ingenuity, and resources to develop processes, equipment, designs, recipes, methods, practices, and other ideas to seek a competitive edge and attract clients or customers. California law helps protect these assets. Trade secrets Trade secrets...
Although commercial evictions have been paused in California due to certain events in the past couple years, it is still important for commercial landlords in California to understand the process of evicting a commercial tenant. Notice First, you will have to draft a...
When planning for a building project in Southern California, developers and investors put time into choosing the perfect location for their project. Many factors go into the decision, such as the size of the property, how close it is to retail and businesses, its...
