Businesses must be open to change. It is essential to survive in the business world, regardless of the industry. This goes hand-in-hand with the necessity to change along with consumer needs and values as well. With the increasing emphasis on sustainability across industries, many businesses have had to make their processes and products more environmentally […]

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It is not uncommon to hear about class-action lawsuits against big companies in the news. The video-sharing platform TikTok is just one of the latest businesses facing an onslaught of headlines regarding a class action. While many might believe that the larger the business, the greater the risk of litigation, class-actions could pose a risk […]

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When you begin the hiring process, you often have one goal in mind: to find the right talent for your business. You want employees you can trust to meet consumer needs and uphold your business’s values. Of course, there are other elements to this process than finding talent. There are many rules you must follow. […]

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You know that your business’s success depends on both external and internal factors. The external factors of the public image and financial success combined with the internal factors of the company culture and workplace environment help a business thrive. Lately, company culture has become a hot-button issue sparking concerns of legal violations prompting costly litigation. […]

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There are many reasons that entrepreneurs and business owners enter into partnerships. The collaboration, shared responsibilities and different perspectives that partnerships offer can be incredibly valuable in the business world. However, studies report that nearly 70% of business partnerships fail. After all, disputes between partners and failed partnerships can not only put friendships at risk, […]

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It seems that nowadays, tech companies face risks from all directions. With claims that companies violated labor laws or breached antitrust laws, many companies in Silicon Valley frequently make national headlines nowadays. And a recent case could lead to another wave of lawsuits, as well as a new kind of liability for tech companies. WHEN […]

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In 2019, California gained national attention when state lawmakers signed Assembly Bill 5 into law. And the response to the law was quick. Several companies – namely Uber and Lyft – objected to the regulations. The dispute over AB 5 continued until last November. Then, Californians passed Proposition 22 to exempt the gig rideshare companies […]

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Regardless of the company’s size, business partners frequently believe that a 50/50 partnership is the fairest and most effective arrangement. That way, they both maintain equal power and say over the direction of this shared dream and effort. Even so, every 50/50 partnership carries the risk of deadlock. Most business owners are familiar with this […]

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In many cases, the resolution of a business lawsuit frequently ends in a settlement. Regardless of how business owners approach resolving the legal dispute, the parties will lay out the terms of their resolution in a settlement agreement. California business owners should treat this document like they would any other agreement and must therefore make certain that […]

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It can never be said enough – employers must always make sure they stay on top of any changes to employment laws. When they are up to date, they face a lower risk of non-compliance. Unfortunately, this can be a complicated task, as changes and revisions are frequent in this area of law. And California […]

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