There are a variety of outside factors which could result in legal problems for a business. However, many times the problem can come from within a company in California. One of the most common instances of this is during an employment dispute. Employees sometimes...
Year: 2015
Chef sues restaurant in business litigation lawsuit
An employment contract is essentially an agreement to specific terms between two entities, the employer and the employee. However, it is important to fully understand and fulfill these terms once a contract is in place. Failure to do so can result in a serious legal...
Contract disputes can be complicated in California
It is always important to keep one's word. This includes making sure to follow through on any terms agreed to in a California business contract. Failure to do so can result in contract disputes which could end up in litigation. This turned out to be the case for...
Barclays faces class action business litigation lawsuit
The free market is meant to benefit society and make the economy more efficient and productive. On the other hand, there are laws that regulate how business is allowed to be conducted in California. These rules and regulations are designed to ensure fairness in the...
Company faces construction litigation after girl dies in accident
Operating a business is about more than just providing a product or service and collecting a profit. Many times, a business will experience one or more unexpected problems, which could cause significant legal issues in California or any other state. One company is now...
Answers to questions that can keep business owners up at night
Growing a business can be very exciting. The thrill of gaining customers (and business savvy) on your own terms can be empowering, liberating and scary at the same time. Let's face it, striking it out on one's own is not for everyone, and there are certain issues that...
Four reasons why your business needs an operating agreement
When people start businesses, it is natural to focus on the building blocks of the business; including inventory management, product development, business development and talent management. While these are worthy (and ultimately profitable) goals, trying to achieve...
Are we headed for a tech startup bubble?
Depending on where you are on the scale of businesses, there could be bubble waiting to burst for startup companies. After all, there is a surge of very new, popular businesses that are gaining traction in the marketplace. If you have heard of Uber, Fitbit, SpaceX or...
Five mistakes small businesses should not make
As business law attorneys, we know that entrepreneurs and start-ups are in business to make money. To support this goal, they focus (rightly) on maximizing their business model, gaining market share and continuing to innovate. In the midst of achieving those goals,...
Basic steps in protecting trade secrets
Part of starting or maintaining a successful business involves maintaining competitive business advantage. This commonly calls for a business to create and incorporate trade secrets that enable the business to keep a unique aspect that sets them apart from others in...