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....
Month: March 2021
Construction defect claims can lead to compounded risks
Receiving complaints of a construction defect can be stressful. Business owners often immediately think of the damage their reputation – and their business – could suffer in this situation. News of construction defects can certainly affect businesses, and reputational...
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 in the eyes of the law, as well as those of the consumer. However,...
Trademark infringement v. dilution: Know the difference
There is no way to overstate the importance of a company’s trademark. California business owners know just how critical they are in the business world, which is why they monitor the use of their trademark so closely. That way, 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 diversity is a necessity
There is no denying how important diversity is in the business world. 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 and...
Facebook antitrust lawsuit: What to know
Business owners often strive for success and to be the best in their industry. This is an understandable goal, but all business owners must ensure they adhere to the state and federal regulations on competition while they navigate the business world to meet that goal....
A brief overview of the Right to Repair Act
California lawmakers passed the Right to Repair Act back in 2003, but it remains one of the most important laws for builders to understand if they face a construction defect claim. A 2018 case, McMillin Albany LLC et al. v. the Superior Court of Kern County,...
