Over the past two years, many California businesses transitioned to full-time remote work. It has become the norm for many employers and employees across the country, as well as a convenient option. However, remote work comes with its own risks. Employers faced new concerns regarding cybersecurity and intellectual property protection. Now, many are facing employee disputes as well. BUSINESS OWNERS…[...]

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Competition plays a significant role in the success of your business. It also promotes innovation, imagination and creativity which you may ultimately transform into protectable intellectual property rights. Your advances, however, may invite competitors to infringe on your intellectual property rights. In today’s digital age, it is especially easy for business owners to launch their designs and get them in…[...]

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Taking time to update a commercial property is often a critical step to attract appeal from potential tenants, increase the value of the property, and comply with building codes and market trends, but perhaps most importantly to avoid potential liability from harm to people or the property. UPDATES ARE INEVITABLE Some updates are cosmetic to meet market demands. In other…[...]

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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 to businesses of all sizes.…[...]

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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. One of the most critical…[...]

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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. WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THE…[...]

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Hiring new talent is one of the many factors that help the business world keep moving and growing. It is a chance for employers to introduce new perspectives into their business and company culture. Even so, employers must ensure their efforts and endeavors to bring in new talent do not lead to employment disputes. They should be particularly mindful of disputes…[...]

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Workplace safety is a hot-button issue. PPE was already one of the most critical issues in the construction industry,. The COVID-19 pandemic placed more emphasis on PPE than ever before. Employees began to worry about safety measures and PPE to mitigate the risks of illness, and that concern overlapped with general PPE rules as well. PROVIDING PPE IS AN EMPLOYER’S…[...]

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There are no independently self-driving vehicles on U.S. roads yet. Many transportation companies hope to change that. The auto industry proclaims that self-driving vehicles offer many safety features. Meanwhile, these vehicles can also make business more efficient for the transportation industry. Many companies have been testing self-driving trucks in California for a few years now. However, these tests indicate that…[...]

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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, but also the entire investment…[...]

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