On behalf of Baker & Associates | Jan 20, 2021 | business litigation
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...
On behalf of Baker & Associates | Jan 13, 2021 | business litigation
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...
On behalf of Baker & Associates | Jan 11, 2021 | business litigation
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...
On behalf of Baker & Associates | Jan 8, 2021 | business litigation, employment law
All business owners take great care to prevent legal disputes. However, it is almost impossible to totally eliminate the risk they face. That is simply the reality of navigating the business world. Even so, there are ways that business owners can protect their...
On behalf of Baker & Associates | Dec 30, 2020 | business litigation
As the business world ventures further into the digital world, doing business becomes easier and more convenient for businesses and consumers alike. However, as business increases online, so do the regulations. Every California business owner is now familiar with the...
On behalf of Baker & Associates | Dec 28, 2020 | business litigation
In a way, contracts are the law in the business world. They establish the terms of a business relationship, as well as what each party’s specific responsibilities are. And even a small breach of that contract can have devastating consequences for California businesses...
On behalf of Baker & Associates | Dec 23, 2020 | business litigation
Joint ventures can be a profitable relationship for both businesses involved. For example, one of the most famous joint ventures in recent years has been Google and NASA to create Google Earth. The companies, as well as the venture, remain separate entities, but work...
On behalf of Baker & Associates | Dec 21, 2020 | business litigation
Customers must pay for any services provided by a business. That is how the business world works. This might seem simple, but California contractors and business owners know that non-paying customers are a common risk to the business that could result in complex legal...
On behalf of Baker & Associates | Dec 16, 2020 | business litigation
Businesses enter a contract with good faith, expecting the other party – often a business partner – to fulfill the responsibilities laid out. That is why negotiating a contract requires a strategic approach in such a way that business owners can ensure that the...
On behalf of Baker & Associates | Dec 14, 2020 | business litigation, intellectual property & trade secrets
A business’s trademark is its identifier. It is the symbol that represents the business to any consumer that sees or hears it. All trademarks must meet specific standards to be federally registrable, which often means they must be unique, but also distinctive from any...
