Any business owner understands the challenge of starting a business. Between drafting business plans, market research, building the infrastructure, securing space, hiring, and securing funding, there is little room for error. The process of dissolving a corporation is...
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Month: November 2020
Cease-and-desist letters can deescalate tense legal situations
Business owners work hard for what their company has achieved. Everything from the purpose of the business to the carefully cultivated clients is a valued and protected asset for entrepreneurs. Even the logo or branding represents a hard-fought victory full of...
What can be done after intellectual property theft?
The innovations that companies develop are some of their most valuable assets, and theft of that asset – typically known as “intellectual property” or “IP” can be devastating. That theft can limit your business’s profitability, damage its reputation among consumers...
California’s Trade Secrets Law protects intellectual property
Businesses struggle every day to remain competitive in their industry. With rapid advancements in technology and a constant pressure to innovate, a company’s trade secrets are vital to maintaining an edge. Protecting these trade secrets is typically crucial to your...
What is alternative dispute resolution?
Conflict between business partners can sometimes seem inevitable. Many business owners understand the benefits of using alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to settle disputes. For those finding themselves facing potential litigation, ADR might be a better option. ADR...
What the California Consumer Privacy Act means for businesses
On January 1, 2020, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) went into effect. Called “the first consumer privacy act in the country” by local legislators, this new law extends protections to the data consumers provide businesses. California lawmakers and tech...
Are day laborers protected under employment law?
Day laborers make up a significant portion of California’s workforce. Groups of these individuals wait outside home improvement stores, construction staging sites and Day Labor Centers. Contractors and homeowners come through to hire people to contribute to contract...
California’s new classification of independent contractors
In January 2020, California’s controversial Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) went into effect. This new law dramatically changed the way California businesses are required to classify independent contractors. Intended to target ride-share companies Lyft and Uber, legislators...
4 tips for dealing with a difficult employee
When you hire someone new, it can be difficult to know how things will work out. Some employees are fabulous – hardworking, smart and get along well with your team. Others, not so much all the time. Maybe they aren’t so great at following rules and directions, or they...
What are the most common construction disputes?
Most construction contractors are very with client disputes. With so many people involved in every project, some contractors may feel like every job comes with legal disputes. What are the most common causes of disputes? 5 CONSTRUCTION DISPUTES TO LOOK OUT FOR Among...
