On behalf of Baker & Associates | Nov 30, 2020 | business litigation
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...
On behalf of Baker & Associates | Nov 27, 2020 | intellectual property & trade secrets
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...
On behalf of Baker & Associates | Nov 25, 2020 | business litigation, intellectual property & trade secrets
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...
On behalf of Baker & Associates | Nov 23, 2020 | intellectual property & trade secrets
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...
On behalf of Baker & Associates | Nov 20, 2020 | business litigation
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...
On behalf of Baker & Associates | Nov 18, 2020 | business litigation
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...
On behalf of Baker & Associates | Nov 16, 2020 | 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...
On behalf of Baker & Associates | Nov 13, 2020 | Firm News
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...
On behalf of Baker & Associates | Nov 11, 2020 | business litigation
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...
On behalf of Baker & Associates | Nov 9, 2020 | business litigation
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...
