Although every company in California seeks to have operational and administrative efforts run smoothly, sometimes, legal issues are unavoidable. And, in many cases, those legal issues arise from contract disputes. Contracts are often the lifeblood of a business, with...
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...
When a contract is breached, it may mean more than a headache for the non-breaching party. For that reason, it is important for the party harmed by a contract breach to know what types of damages may be available to them through a breach of contract claim against the...
Understanding what makes a contract valid and what is considered a contract breach is important for business owners seeking to protect the interests of their business to understand. When business owners familiarize themselves with the elements of a contract, they can...
Contracts are the fuel that keeps businesses running smoothly. When one party fails to live up to its contractual obligations, it can be frustrating. Your first instinct may be to file a lawsuit as soon as possible. While litigation is always on the table, you should...
When you have made a contract with a person or another business, you expect that both parties will uphold their part of that agreement. However, when that other person or company fails to do what they promised, knowing your options can be vital in protecting your...
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...
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...
In California, Penal Code section 496(c) allows for the recovery of not only treble damages (three times the amount of the damages), but also reasonable attorney’s fees and costs as well. Penal Code section 496, while typically utilized as a criminal penalty for theft...
