When business owners discover a violation, such as another business infringing on their trademark, they often move to take immediate legal action. After all, trademark infringement could cause serious damage to their business. Even if business owners file a lawsuit,...
Month: January 2021
When could architects be held responsible for defects?
When property owners claim they found a construction defect, it is common for them to hold the contractor or builder liable for the damage it caused – and for fixing the defect. However, the builders are not the only parties who could be responsible for a construction...
Remote work: A risk to trade secrets?
Ever since Gov. Gavin Newsom issued the stay-at-home order back in March, several California businesses have transitioned their workforce to work remotely. Some physical workplaces have since opened up, but many more are maintaining a remote work policy for the...
Report: Trade secret litigation predicted to increase
Trade secrets play an important role in the business world, regardless of the business’s size. Whether it is a particular process, technology or even a recipe, trade secrets help to individualize the business and their products. Therefore, business owners know they...
Business owners must assess the risks of new ventures
Growing one’s business in a new venture can be exciting, as it allows businesses to diversify and increase sales as well as their consumer base. And in the current circumstances created by the global pandemic, many businesses are getting creative on this front. They...
A breach of fiduciary duty puts the partnership at risk
Business partners usually establish an agreement in which they divide responsibilities, whether they are financial or managerial duties. However, partners also share a set of duties under the law. General partners all have a fiduciary duty. And they must be aware of...
New research reveals the most common construction defects
Every construction project carries a risk, whether severe weather delays work or parties dispute over terms of the contract. However, defect claims pose the greatest risk. Even when builders and developers follow all of the plans down to the last detail, mistakes can...
Trucking companies beware: Know the law before you act
Running all of the aspects of a trucking company requires great attention to detail. Employers must organize timetables, shipments as well as drivers to ensure they fulfill their contracts and maintain success. Owners of transportation companies know they must also...
Facing litigation? Make sure to protect your brand
Businesses depend on their brand. Everything business owners do is to build that brand, and in turn, trust in their company. Unfortunately, legal disputes and litigation often put the all-important brand in jeopardy. Short-lived disputes can have long-lasting effects...
Businesses: Be careful in the third-party marketplace
The digital world of commerce and business grows every day. And over the last few years, third-party marketplaces that market catalogues of products from many different sellers have increased in popularity and use. Many businesses large and small often see these...
