The federal government awards billions of dollars every year in construction contracts. These projects cover everything from constructing government buildings to improving infrastructure to even classified jobs. To maintain fairness and impartiality in rewarding these lucrative jobs, the federal government is required to employ a highly regulated sealed bidding process. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) oversees […]

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California businesses, especially those in construction, understand the influence that powerful suppliers wield over the industry. These once-competitive fields supported dozens of different suppliers, but after decades of business, they have since consolidated into a handful of gigantic conglomerates. Many companies hold regional monopolies, leaving buyers few options when searching for a good deal. Clients […]

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Litigation can be time-consuming, expensive and stressful for business owners. While it is not always possible to avoid litigation, a party might be able to reach settlements during the discovery phase of litigation. WHAT IS DISCOVERY? Discovery is the process where both parties collect information and evidence to prove their claims and/or disprove the other […]

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Business contracts do not last forever. Many of them include a specific date when the contract ends, whether it is an employment contract or part of a partnership agreement. However, terminating the terms of a contract is not always in the best interest of the business. There are ways to make conditions of a contract […]

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The year 2019 brought many changes to California employment laws. From new sexual harassment training regulations to the ABC Test for independent contractors, employers all across the state had to move fast to comply with these new laws to avoid lawsuits. However, yet another change in state laws could leave employers facing more risk from […]

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While managing employees, you have likely distinguished between two diametrically-opposing mindsets. Some show up consistently and do what you ask them to do, without question. And others seek, and potentially require, further understanding about your business operations. A worker’s position, tenure and advancement prospects may convince you to allow increased transparency. However, protecting your interests […]

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In previous blog posts, we have discussed the importance for businesses to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If they do not make their businesses accessible, they face the risk of lawsuits from both consumers and employees. However, a landmark case here in California may have just increased the risk that all businesses […]

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Every business owner hopes that they can instill a positive culture in their workplace – where employees feel valued and appreciated, and in turn are happy and productive. However, certain aspects of the business world naturally bring about the opposite of those feelings. From not getting a job to facing termination, or even dealing with […]

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The term “union” alone can create a significant amount of stress for employers and large business owners alike. Even though unions now exist in most companies and fields of employment – and have for a long time – it can be an overwhelming matter to deal with for many employers. So, what should employers know […]

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Large companies often feel like they are untouchable. However, often just the opposite is true. The larger a business becomes, the more risks they must manage – and the more scrutiny they might face. These increased risks are clear in the lawsuit recently filed against Amazon and its partnership with the home security company, Ring. […]

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