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What can you do if the customer will not pay?
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...
Tips for investigating employee complaints
Employers face a significant amount of stress when an employee files a complaint. After all, if an employee claims they suffered harassment or discrimination, the company could face serious financial and legal consequences. That is why employers must take immediate...
What can business owners do about an anticipatory breach of contract?
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...
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 a 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 often expensive and time-consuming and draws a...
Disgruntled employees: A bigger risk than you might think
All employers take great care when hiring new employees. They want to ensure they have the proper skills and ambition to help the company succeed. Regardless of how careful employers are, the risk of legal issues remains. It is impossible to avoid all employment...
How should employers handle whistleblowers?
Employers often have two very different perspectives when it comes to whistleblowers. Some wish to encourage their employees to come forward if they witness issues in the workplace, while others might see whistleblowers as a threat. Regardless of these perspectives,...
SCOTUS: Lucky brand did not infringe on trademark
Trademark infringement is a serious and complex risk that business owners face. However, it can often be difficult to determine if an action – or in some cases, a word – truly infringes on another company’s protected and valid symbol, especially when it comes down to...
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...
