Business mergers can be incredibly complex. It takes time and great care to negotiate a deal, navigate the legal process and merge businesses properly while reducing risks for both companies. The stress of a merger between two large companies might only increase if...
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Month: May 2020
Employers: Take the duty to accommodate a disabled employee seriously
Employers can avoid significant risks if they take the time to understand the duties they have under the law. And it is easy to determine what these duties are when employers understand their employees’ legal rights. A recent case highlights one of the duties that...
How should business owners respond to a lawsuit?
Business owners know that once they enter the business world, it is likely that they will face a serious legal issue at some point in their careers. However, sometimes a high-risk lawsuit can crop up without warning, whether it is from another business, a business...
Employers: Why is the employer-employee relationship so important?
Employees obviously play a critical role in a company. Most California employers know that, but it often bears repeating. After all, without employees, a company might not succeed – or even survive. Therefore, employers should take care to develop a healthy...
How should business owners handle negative press during a lawsuit?
There is no doubt that almost all businesses face significant risks when it comes to social media, even more so when they are already mired in complex litigation. Handling negative social media is the last thing that business owners want to do while they navigate...
Social media can pose a great risk in business lawsuits
California business owners know that their company could suffer significant losses if they are faced with a lawsuit – whether it is one brought against them or one they file themselves. It is possible to proactively plan for the risks involved in a lawsuit;...
“No-rehire” clauses are off the table
Reaching a settlement in an employment dispute can be a relief. However, negotiating the terms of a settlement agreement can also be complex because it must cover the claims, possible compensation and any contingencies. A common contingency that California employers...
