A trademark is more than just intellectual property. It is a symbol that represents the business’s quality, reputation and service. It differentiates a company’s product from any others. That is why California businesses must protect their trademarks. And it seems...
Month: June 2020
How to defend against a partnership dispute
A business partnership is often compared to a marriage. A partnership resembles marriage in many ways—close relationships, shared finances, shared responsibility for the “kids”, i.e., employees. And just like divorce, splitting with a business partner can be...
California law regarding women on boards facing a lawsuit
It’s no secret that California lawmakers have recently made many employment law changes in the last year. Now that these laws are taking effect with the start of 2020, many businesses are now pushing back against them, and how they will impact their businesses. In...
Update on AB5: Law will not apply to truckers for now
As of January 1, Assembly Bill 5, commonly referred to as the gig-worker law, went into effect. California lawmakers passed the law in May of 2019. The law requires all employers to use the ABC Test to classify workers, which would significantly decrease the number of...
How to respond to a wage and hour violation claim
Your company likely does its best to compensate employees in a fair and timely manner. Yet on occasion, a disgruntled employee might claim you violated wage and hour regulations. They may try pursuing a settlement, and you may worry that it will hurt your business’...
Employers must keep the CROWN Act in mind in 2020
California became the first state to ban discrimination against employees based on hairstyles in 2019. The law especially refers to hairstyles that are typically associated with races or cultures. Like many other new California laws, the Create a Respectful and Open...
Don’t let anyone get a hold of your trade secrets
The words “intellectual property” probably make you think about works that are copyrighted or trademarked like catchy company slogans or taglines. While this is true, it’s not all that intellectual property covers. Intellectual property (IP) also includes trade...
Know the next steps to take after a contract breach
When a business partner breaches their partnership or joint venture agreement with you, it can feel like a betrayal. You may feel the urge to take immediate action against them, but letting emotions take over could put the business at risk. California business owners...
