In previous blog posts, we have discussed the importance for businesses to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If they do not make their businesses accessible, they face the risk of lawsuits from both consumers and employees. However, a landmark...
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Workplace Discrimination
Every business owner hopes that they can instill a positive culture in their workplace – where employees feel valued and appreciated, and in turn are happy and productive. However, certain aspects of the business world naturally bring about the opposite of those...
How should employers handle attempts to unionize?
The term “union” alone can create a significant amount of stress for employers and large business owners alike. Even though unions now exist in most companies and fields of employment – and have for a long time – it can be an overwhelming matter to deal with for many...
Amazon facing federal lawsuit: What businesses should know
Large companies often feel like they are untouchable. However, often just the opposite is true. The larger a business becomes, the more risks they must manage – and the more scrutiny they might face. These increased risks are clear in the lawsuit recently filed...
Judge places a restraining order on arbitration ban
When it comes to employment issues, most employers should try to resolve a dispute before it escalates and a lawsuit is the only alternative. As an additional alternative to trial, many employers have required their employees to enter into arbitration agreements as a...
What can you do when a non-compete agreement is violated?
When a former employee misappropriates your company’s secrets in violation of their non-compete agreement with your company, it may feel like a punch in the gut and you may not know how to respond. What do non-compete agreements protect? Non-compete agreements protect...
Expert witnesses are critical against a construction defect claim
When property owners claim that the foundation is unstable, or water is intruding into their building, they often blame the company who built it. These property owners, whether they are homeowners or small business owners, often do not understand the complex details...
Business beware: Trademark infringement is on the rise
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...
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...
