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...
Business Litigation
3 business litigation issues taking a front seat in 2023
Big business enthusiasts in California and throughout the country are known to closely monitor the news regarding court cases involving major corporations here and abroad. As 2023 continues to unfold, several business moguls focus on several issues, including one that...
Twitter sued for breach of contract
Contracts are an important part of business transactions in California and all other states. Most companies work closely with their legal team to create contracts with employees, landlords and clients that are thorough and closely aligned with applicable laws. But...
What you should know about hostile takeovers and proxy fights
You didn’t work for years to make your dream of building a large corporation into a reality just so outside entities could one day make an aggressive move to pull the rug out from underneath your feet. All large California businesses encounter challenges on occasion...
Fintech is growing and changing the world
Long ago, someone who didn’t have a credit card or bank account was severely limited in the world of commerce. Today, advanced technology enables you to gain access to mobile banking apps or other digital financial services. The term “fintech” refers to “financial...
What should I know about partner expulsion in California?
When California partnerships are formed, the objective is for the business to function smoothly and everyone involved to work in the interests of achieving profit and success. However, there are often obstacles that can arise. If a partner has behaved in a way that...
When would I want to consider appealing a decision?
The reality is that court decisions get made by human beings and thus can sometimes be a little misguided or even flat-out wrong about the law or how the law applies to a situation. In practice, this means that an established Southern California business could legally...
Resolving business disputes through mediation
Business disputes can be a disruptive and expensive influence on any business. Legal fees, lost business relationships and possible repetitional harm are just some of the many potential consequences of business disputes. Increasingly, businesses in California are...
Using a buy-sell agreement to resolve shareholder disputes
When friends become business partners or co-shareholders, the future often looks infinitely rosy. Unhappily, business owners are also human beings, and disputes can erupt over the most insignificant events. Some businesses have procedures for smoothing these bumps in...
The rights of equity investors
One way for a business to get a large amount of cash relatively quickly is through equity investment. Depending on the specific circumstances of the situation, equity investment can offer advantages over other methods (such as selling shares to the public, or taking...