Mergers and acquisitions involve the consolidation of two or more businesses. Some examples of mergers include the purchase of assets, hostile takeovers and tender offers. Mergers and acquisitions can be used as a growth strategy for all businesses involved. The...
A partnership dispute can be a real mess that threatens the viability of the business itself. Partners must understand the scope of their liability, their fiduciary duties and how they can productively resolve their dispute. The difference between general partners and...
For employers, any type of litigation notice can be stress-inducing, including inquiries from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. As with any type of potential litigation risk, business owners worry about the costs, the amount of resources needed for the...
Generally, crypto-investors like to get their news and due diligence (known as, “DD” in online forums) from alternative sources. However, one news topic that has brought them onto mainstream news websites is the SEC v. Ripple lawsuit. SEC v. Ripple lawsuit While this...
A proposed change in how the U.S. Department of Labor decides if a worker is an employee or independent contractor is back, at least for now. A federal judge recently ruled that the Labor Department violated federal rules of administrative procedure when it tried to...
Contract disputes can lead to disruptions for businesses and can also disrupt a deal. It is helpful to understand what is required for a contract so that those impacted by a contract breach know how they can be addressed. The elements of contract Knowing the elements...
If you are the owner of a large business, you have likely had to deal with legal claims on occasion. One common claim is breach of contract. If your company is being accused of breach of contract, there are some defense tactics you should know about. What is breach of...
Zoning laws can create unexpected challenges at times for property owners and can limit their ability to utilize their property as they wish. For that reason, property owners should be familiar with what zoning laws are and when it might be possible to obtain a zoning...
Businesses in southern California need to make many decisions that go beyond simply producing a product or providing a service. One of those decisions is deciding on the proper space for the business. The size, layout, location and many other factors go into making...
You don’t need us to tell you that a merger or acquisition can be a wise business move. But to exploit as much as you can out of the process, you have to know how to competently navigate it in light of the law. And that’s no easy thing to do given the changing...
