Shareholders in California may find themselves concerned over issues with how a business is handling certain matters that could become problematic. As investors in a company, the shareholders have the right to bring these matters to their attention to have them...
In California and throughout the country, there is such a thing in the business industry as a legally protected secret. Many employers ask employees to sign contracts stating they will not share certain information outside the company. Many typically refer to such...
When a consumer buys a car in California, it is expected that the car is in good working order. Most car sales are completed without issue, leaving the dealership and the buyer feeling good about the transaction. However, when something does go wrong and the car has...
The housing market in California is slowly returning to the level where real estate investors feel comfortable buying new properties. Rents are continuing to rise in some areas, which means it can be the ideal time for investors to add to their rental portfolio. Those...
Nondisclosure agreements are used by many industries in California. They are designed to protect trade secrets and prevent employees from sharing intellectual property. But nondisclosure agreements can lead to issues when an employee moves on to work with another...
If you’re a California business owner, you no doubt possess certain information regarding your company’s practices, products or services that you would never want your competitors to know. You might even have your employees or guests who tour your facilities sign...
The commercial real estate market ebbs and flows, often leaving investors questioning when the best time is to buy. California, like other states, saw a significant increase in remote work in the past few years, leaving buildings empty and reducing the demand for...
Disney is a well-known brand in California that employs many people in various capacities. The company has seen its share of lawsuits previously. It is now facing a civil lawsuit filed on behalf of some of the company’s female employees. They allege that they were not...
A long-running class action lawsuit filed against Home Depot on behalf of some California employees has finally been settled. The class action lawsuit was initially filed in March 2016. The trial was supposed to happen this year, but Home Depot decided to settle in...
Noncompete agreements are commonly used by many companies in California to prevent former employees from sharing trade secrets and other valuable information with competitors. Many companies require an employee to sign a noncompete clause during the negotiation...
