As a business owner, you take great pains to protect your trade secrets. After all, they are essential to your endeavors and competitive success. There are many strategies you can utilize to secure trade secrets and prevent the risk of theft or misappropriation....
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Month: March 2021
Be prepared for business acquisitions
Entrepreneurs have many opportunities available to grow their business. One strategy that business owners often contemplate is expansion through acquisition. There are various strategic reasons why businesses choose to merge with or acquire another business in their...
Construction defect claims can lead to compounded risks
For developers, contractors and specialty trades, getting complaints of a construction defect can be stressful and costly. They often immediately think of the damage their reputation – and their business – could suffer in this situation, but with certain safeguards in...
Why is it important to address decisions in partnership agreements?
When business partners take on the business world together, they often know they will face challenges. It is inevitable. Business partners must create a Partnership Agreement (or similarly an Operating Agreement if the entity formed is an LLC) to tackle these...
Critical update on the ABC test
We have discussed the widespread impacts of Assembly Bill 5 in previous blog posts. This law is at the center of many employers’ concerns for the future of their companies. However, a recent decision regarding AB 5 will also have employers looking into the past. THE...
Employers: Be careful with confidentiality terms
Keeping certain matters confidential – such as trade secrets and business plans – is critical to navigate the business world. It allows companies to differentiate their products and services and compete successfully. Confidentiality is important, as most employers...
New federal law reviews issues in trademark disputes
The critical laws that protect the ever-important trademark have been in place since 1946. These laws are essential to ensure businesses avoid the risks of counterfeit marks and secure their brand. Business owners must be aware of the recent additions to sustain and...
Trademark infringement v. dilution: Know the difference
There is no way to overstate the importance of a company’s trademark, which is why it is so important that California business owners closely monitor the use of their trademark. By being on top of a possible infringement, they can protect their brand and business...
Monitoring employees? What employers must know
The concept of monitoring employees is nothing new in the workplace. It is a common practice to ensure employees meet production goals efficiently. Even though it is common, California employers must make sure they comply with the law to avoid complex legal issues and...
New bill: Board member is now a requirement for some California companies
There is no denying how important diversity is in the business world, and current events have only placed even more emphasis on this matter. Many sources, from Forbes to the Harvard Business Review, stress the need for diversity and provide business owners with tips...
