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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 can take legal action against wrongful interference, but they must know what elements are necessary to prove such interference occurred. […]
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 also challenging. Workers cannot just stop business operations and hang up a “closed” sign. Mistakes in this […]
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 and have a long-term impact on your business’s success. If a person or company has […]
Businesses struggle every day to remain competitive in their industry. With rapid advancements in technology and a constant pressure to innovate, a company’s trade secrets are vital to maintaining an edge. Protecting these trade secrets is typically crucial to your business’s survival. California helps businesses protect this information with the Universal Trade Secrets Act (UTSA). PROTECTED INFORMATION […]
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 is an alternative to courtroom litigation that enables entities or individuals to settle disputes through compromise by way of […]
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 companies have debated the specifics of the CCPA for nearly a year. In June 2020, […]
Day laborers make up a significant portion of California’s workforce. Groups of these individuals wait outside home improvement stores, construction staging sites and Day Labor Centers. Contractors and homeowners come through to hire people to contribute to contract work, landscaping and home improvement projects. Many employers may not understand that the Fair Labor Standards Act […]
In January 2020, California’s controversial Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) went into effect. This new law dramatically changed the way California businesses are required to classify independent contractors. Intended to target ride-share companies Lyft and Uber, legislators hoped the bill would force employers to provide these “gig workers” higher wages, increased job security and health benefits. […]
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 construction projects, contractors run into these disputes either during or after the job: […]
The employee handbook is not only a guide for employees, but also your legal protection against future issues with any of your company’s policies. It’s important to clearly delineate your company’s stance on employment matters and also go beyond taking a generic legal stance on things like anti-discrimination. In today’s political and cultural climate, specificity […]
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