In a recent post (read in full here), we discussed proposed Federal legislation that would affect California commercial transportation companies by extending the deadline to comply with an electronic logging device (“ELD”) mandate. The amendment to delay compliance until 2018 was rejected in a House vote last week. In other words, instead of having until September 2018 to comply with the mandate,…[...]

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Staying competitive in the marketplace typically requires business owners to be aggressive in the creation of new ideas, services, and products. However, unless business owners are just as aggressive when it comes to protecting these things, they could find themselves without the competitive edge they need to be successful. This is especially true for business owners in California, where technology,…[...]

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In some cases, these factors cannot legally be used as a reason to hire or not hire someone; in other cases, they can. For instance, as discussed in this article, hiring a person because he or she is attractive falls into something of a legal gray area. When hiring good-looking employees may be lawful Certain industries recognize appearance standards, especially…[...]

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California trucking companies are wrestling with the impending “electronic logging device” mandate. On Dec. 18, 2017, compliance with the ELD mandate will be required for all truck driving companies, and for carriers with large fleets compliance will be prohibitively expensive. The Federal Motor Carrier Motor Safety Administration (“FMCSA”) issued this mandate in 2015. The devices are intended to electronically log…[...]

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Members of the construction industry are held to a high-standard of care when working on a project. This is true whether they are constructing a new project or remodeling an old one. These standards may cause the general contractor, subcontractors, architects, engineers, suppliers and the developer to be the subject of a construction defect claim. A construction defect lawsuit can carry severe…[...]

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Here at Baker & Associates in Beverly Hills, we represent construction-industry clients like contractors and developers in a wide range of business issues, including construction contracts. Construction contracts are extremely complex with provisions about project specifications, deliverable dates, delays, insurance, materials, financing and more. In addition, we draft and review construction contracts for compliance with applicable state and federal laws, and to…[...]

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Californians are no strangers to wine. Whether you drink it or not, you know wine is a massive industry that continues to grow. This growth may satiate wine lovers across the U.S. who thirst for more options, but it creates a problem for wineries who are finding it tougher and tougher to distinguish themselves in the marketplace. This is especially…[...]

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When you hire a new employee, you have them sign a non-compete agreement to protect your company’s trade secrets from competitors. But one of your former employees just resigned and started immediately working for your leading competitor. What legal action can you take against your past-employee for breaking their agreement? Recommended legal advisement California’s business laws are complex, and misunderstanding…[...]

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