When business disputes arise, they don’t always start out as serious issues. As such, it can be tempting for owners and employers to dismiss them or hope the situation resolves itself. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always happen. In these situations, something that started as a small dispute can become a major problem. Because of this, it is crucial for business owners…[...]

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Intellectual property rights matter, no matter what that property is used for. In an era where every action is an opportunity for a Facebook, Instagram or other social media post to promote your brand, any business needs to remember that copyrights matter. This doesn’t just refer to using a popular internet meme or a screenshot somebody else shared. It could…[...]

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The processes and products that separate one business from the competition are often quite valuable. Business owners therefore want to be sure that they protect the features that set them apart and give them an edge over their competitors. There are numerous ways California business owners can do this. We discuss a few approaches in this post, though you are…[...]

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Construction projects and change orders often go hand-in-hand. Throughout the course of any project, situations, conditions or preferences can change and alter how the project will continue. As such, it is crucial to have clear directions for change orders in any construction contract. The provisions that are in place can have a dramatic impact on the cost, scheduling and process…[...]

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Defects in construction can cause a number of problems for property owners and contractors. Some problems are easy to resolve and cause little more than a brief delay or minimal added costs. Other problems, however, are far more troubling and difficult to resolve. Whatever type of construction defect you may be dealing with, it could lead to legal action and…[...]

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Most employment relationships in California are “at-will” relationships, meaning either an employee or employer may terminate it at any time for any reason, as long as the reason is not illegal. If an employee is terminated for an unlawful reason, then they can file a wrongful termination lawsuit seeking damages from an employer. To avoid this type of claim, which…[...]

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Protecting intellectual property is crucial for any company or entrepreneur in a competitive industry because it allows them to maintain an edge over their competition. As such, many intellectual property owners copyright materials so that other parties cannot use them without authorization. However, whether you hold or are accused of infringing a copyright, you should understand that there are limitations…[...]

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Mergers and acquisitions are highly complicated business transactions that must be entered into with careful consideration. It is not as easy as a one-time transaction or purchase, and there are financial, employment and organizational implications to think about. As such, it can be prudent to approach growth opportunity discussions with caution. A potential deal could certainly be exciting, but a…[...]

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In the construction field, contractors face different constraints with publically funded construction projects. One of the limitations of city-funded projects is a local hiring requirement where a predetermined percentage of a project’s workforce must come from the surrounding geographic area to promote the local economy. When creating a bid or reviewing a contract for a publicly funded construction job, check…[...]

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It seems that we regularly read news stories about defective products. You don’t have to search too hard to find a current report on a defective airbag, children’s toy or construction element. Despite the fact that we see these stories so often, many cases involving defective products are settled with an agreement that discovery information be kept confidential. That practice…[...]

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