Negotiating a partnership, commercial lease, settlement or other type of agreement in California can be a tedious process. However, as difficult as these negotiations are, they can become even more challenging when the parties attempt to memorialize the agreement in...
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Report: Construction Disputes Taking Longer to Resolve
Construction disputes are not uncommon across California, whether parties clash over construction defects, enforcing the terms of a contract or liability issues. Often, there are several parties involved in a single project, which means there are plenty of...
Landlord-Tenant Disputes Can Adversely Affect Others
Leasing commercial space is vital for business owners across California. They want to find the right space for the right price in the right neighborhood. Once they find such a location, holding on to it can be a top priority. However, that might be easier said than...
New CA law requires female representation on board of directors
California business owners should be aware of a recent announcement by Gov. Jerry Brown. According to a law he signed last week, California will be the first state in the U.S. to require certain types of companies to have female representation on their boards of...
Do I Need An Independent Contractor Agreement?
The short answer to the question in the headline is: yes. If you hire or are an independent contractor, you should have this type of agreement in place. An independent contractor agreement can be a critical tool in defining expectations and rules for a professional...
Why it’s important to proactively defend your IP
A business’s intellectual property is one of its most important aspects. Intellectual property (“IP”) is an original idea or product created by your business. In today’s information age, it can be easier than ever to find yourself entrenched in...
Must an Agreement be in Writing to be Enforceable?
Contracts are necessary to the stability and success of just about any business, whether they are with certain employees, partners, vendors, customers or clients. In order to make sure they function as anticipated, it is important that they be valid, well-crafted and...
Protecting Intellectual Property for Individuals
Previously in this blog, we have discussed how important it is for businesses to protect their intellectual property. However, protecting intellectual property is not something reserved for business entities; individuals can also benefit from such protections. If you...
Should businesses tolerate moonlighting?
Moonlighting is a term used to describe the act of working a second job outside of normal working hours. Federal government agencies prohibit employees from this practice, while many public organizations must refer to federal laws and agency regulations. On the other...
“No-Poach” Agreements Spark Legal Contests
Employers across California go to great lengths in terms of both time and money to hire loyal, competent employees. However, it can be a challenge to retain employees, particularly when a competing entity offers attractive benefits to try to get a worker to come work...