A business’s intellectual property is one of its most important aspects. Intellectual property (“IP”) is an original idea or product created by your business. In today’s information age, it can be easier than ever to find yourself entrenched in...
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Must an Agreement be in Writing to be Enforceable?
Contracts are necessary to the stability and success of just about any business, whether they are with certain employees, partners, vendors, customers or clients. In order to make sure they function as anticipated, it is important that they be valid, well-crafted and...
Protecting Intellectual Property for Individuals
Previously in this blog, we have discussed how important it is for businesses to protect their intellectual property. However, protecting intellectual property is not something reserved for business entities; individuals can also benefit from such protections. If you...
Should businesses tolerate moonlighting?
Moonlighting is a term used to describe the act of working a second job outside of normal working hours. Federal government agencies prohibit employees from this practice, while many public organizations must refer to federal laws and agency regulations. On the other...
“No-Poach” Agreements Spark Legal Contests
Employers across California go to great lengths in terms of both time and money to hire loyal, competent employees. However, it can be a challenge to retain employees, particularly when a competing entity offers attractive benefits to try to get a worker to come work...
5 Basic Ways To Protect Trade Secrets
Trade secrets are typically among a company's most important assets. This information is a solution, formula or technique that gives the business a competitive edge and sets it apart from others. And its value comes from the fact that it is not available to people...
Is your employee stealing company cash?
You've noticed a change in sales lately but can't find a reasonable explanation to account for the losses. You don't want to believe that one of your employees has been stealing money out from under you, but your suspicions are growing. You believe that someone in...
Employers Have Difficult Decisions to Make during Worker Shortage
California employers have a lot to think about when it comes to hiring workers: the type of employee, whether to pay them on and hourly basis or salary, the rate of pay, the types of standards they to enforce, and many more issues. Unfortunately, these decisions...
Even When Discrimination is Subtle, It’s Still Unlawful
Discrimination in the workplace is a hot-button and sensitive topic for employers and employees. Even the appearance or suggestion of discrimination can trigger legal action. Whether there is ultimately a settlement or a court dismisses the case, lawsuits can be...
3 Options for Resolving a Construction Defect Dispute
While the vast majority of owners' complaints involving construction work on their home or building can be classified as "cosmetic" in nature, other seemingly minor issues should be considered defective work which can be problematic. Not only can they be costly to...
