What to do when your business faces false claims
An impeccable reputation is vital for a business to succeed. If someone knowingly publicized false statements about your company, you may be able to take legal action. A litigation case is a form of defamation occurring when someone makes a claim about your...
How can I avoid scams when buying a car?
Buying a car in California is a big decision. You want to rest assured that the vehicle you are paying for is worth the price and that the price you are being charged is not needlessly inflated. Unfortunately, there are numerous car buying scams you must be on the...
Wills do not govern all assets
Writing a last will and testament allows you to establish how your California estate will be dispersed to your heirs. However, wills do not provide total control over all assets. Some assets cannot be governed by a will, and if you are not careful, money from an...
Terminating contracts for convenience
When your business deals contractually in Irvine, you likely sleep soundly knowing that with such agreements in place, your partners need to have cause to end them. Thus your shock when, for no reason, they tell you that they intend to end your contract. Many business...
What is age discrimination?
Many employers in California are vigilant about ensuring their staff is trained to prevent sexual harassment, religious discrimination and other well-known forms of discrimination and harassment on the job. When compared to the rights of LGBT workers, pregnant...
3 legal areas small business owners need to understand
Owning a small business in California comes with a lot of ups and downs. You have to continually be on top of your game to keep your business running smoothly. You cannot afford to let legal issues pull you down. That is why there are a few areas of the law you need...
What is the difference between a copyright and a trademark?
As a business owner or entrepreneur in California, you are likely in possession of intellectual property related to your work. Generally, IP refers to concepts, images or ideas. Some common examples of IP are inventions, song lyrics and logos. There are several legal...
BKCG announces $70 million judgment for client
Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George recently helped plaintiffs win their contract dispute against film studio giant Universal City Studios. In this case the people behind the hit cop drama Columbo entered an agreement with Universal Studios. The agreement...
Estate planning modifications during a divorce
If you are like most divorcing California residents, you may not likely think about your estate plan as a primary area of focus when you are in the throes of negotiating how you will split your assets and debts, who will have the kids when, and other major decisions....
Your loved ones do not have to go through probate alone
Those in California who create an estate plan to take care of their wishes may not know that even with that in place, probate still happens. It is a process that ensures your wishes take top priority as well as ensuring those who hold claims, like creditors, get their...
