It is a common risk that former employees will go to work for competitors at some point in their careers. After all, they often have specific experience and education related to one industry. Even though this is a common risk, some competitors might actively search...
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Business owners could obtain injunctive relief
When business owners discover an intellectual property violation by another company, such as a competitor infringing on their trademark, they often move to take immediate legal action. After all, trademark infringement could cause serious damage to their business....
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. Partners also share a set of duties under the law. WHAT IS A PARTNER’S FIDUCIARY DUTY? Business partners hold a fiduciary duty to...
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 is growing 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...
When can business owners keep settlements confidential?
Most business owners take great care to prevent legal disputes. However, it is almost impossible to totally eliminate all their risk; it’s simply the reality of running a business. Even so, there are ways that business owners can protect themselves while resolving...
Security breaches: More of a risk now than ever for businesses
As the business world ventures further into the digital world, doing business theoretically becomes easier and more convenient for businesses and consumers. However, as business increases online, so do the regulations. Every California business owner is probably now...
What are the most common solutions for breach of contract cases?
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 in that relationship, and even a small breach of the contract can have devastating consequences. When...
Joint ventures can be lucrative, but risky as well
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...
What can you do if the customer will not pay?
It is axiomatic that customers must pay for the product or services provided by a business. 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...