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 intellectual property (IP) can be devastating. That theft can limit your business’s profitability, damage its reputation among consumers and have a long-term impact on...
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 secrets has never been more important. The...
On behalf of Baker & Associates | Nov 20, 2020 | business litigation
Conflict between business partners can sometimes seem inevitable. However, taking these conflicts into the courtroom is not. Many business owners understand the benefits of using alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to settle disputes. For those finding themselves...
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 changes the way California businesses classify independent contractors. Intended to target ride-share companies Lyft and Uber, legislators hope the bill...
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 familiar with client disputes. With so many people involved in every project, some contractors may feel like every job comes its legal disputes. Construction disputes happen often, but what are the most common causes of disputes?...
On behalf of Baker & Associates | Nov 6, 2020 | construction defects
Construction contractors face professional challenges every day. Between client relations, union disputes and a completely different workplace with every new job, contractors must satisfy a wide range of demands at once. To complicate matters, contractors must deal...
On behalf of Baker & Associates | Nov 4, 2020 | employment law
The employee handbook is not only a guide for employees, but also your legal protection against future issues with any of your company’s policies. It’s important to clearly delineate your company’s stance on employment matters and also go beyond taking a generic legal...
