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...
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SCOTUS: Can generic terms be valid trademarks?
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...
Partnership disputes and the importance of listening
When California business owners face a dispute with their business partner, usually the last thing they want to do is take the dispute to court. In some cases, litigation is necessary to find a fair resolution; however, it is usually expensive, time-consuming and...
What do business owners need to prove wrongful interference?
Building relationships is an important part of any business strategy, which takes time and careful effort to establish these relationships or business partnerships. What happens, however, if a competitor interferes with a business relationship? Business owners...
How to dissolve a corporation in California
Any business owner understands the challenge of starting a business. Between drafting business plans, market research, building the infrastructure, securing space, hiring, and securing funding, there is little room for error. The process of dissolving a corporation is...
What can be done after intellectual property theft?
The innovations that companies develop are some of their most valuable assets, and theft of that asset – typically known as “intellectual property” or “IP” can be devastating. That theft can limit your business’s profitability, damage its reputation among consumers...
What is alternative dispute resolution?
Conflict between business partners can sometimes seem inevitable. Many business owners understand the benefits of using alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to settle disputes. For those finding themselves facing potential litigation, ADR might be a better option. ADR...
What the California Consumer Privacy Act means for businesses
On January 1, 2020, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) went into effect. Called “the first consumer privacy act in the country” by local legislators, this new law extends protections to the data consumers provide businesses. California lawmakers and tech...
4 tips for dealing with a difficult employee
When you hire someone new, it can be difficult to know how things will work out. Some employees are fabulous – hardworking, smart and get along well with your team. Others, not so much all the time. Maybe they aren’t so great at following rules and directions, or they...
What are the most common construction disputes?
Most construction contractors are very with client disputes. With so many people involved in every project, some contractors may feel like every job comes with legal disputes. What are the most common causes of disputes? 5 CONSTRUCTION DISPUTES TO LOOK OUT FOR Among...