When property owners claim they found defects in the construction or remodel of their home, it is common for them to try to hold the contractor liable to repair them. However, the builders are not the only parties who could be responsible for a construction defect. Property owners might also try to blame the architect. Architecture firms must prepare for…[...]

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As a result of the pandemic, many California businesses have transitioned their employees to work remotely. Some physical workplaces have since opened up, but many more are maintaining a remote work policy for the foreseeable future. For many businesses, the ability of their employees to work from home has been very helpful during this time. However, it also involves a…[...]

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Growing one’s business in a new venture can be exciting, as it allows businesses to diversify and increase sales as well as their consumer base. And in the current circumstances created by COVID-19, many businesses are getting creative on this front. They are moving fast with temporary or long-term ventures to meet changing consumer demands. MANY COMPANIES QUICKLY PURSUING NEW…[...]

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Trade secrets play an important role in the business world, regardless of a business’s size. Whether it is a particular process, technology or even a recipe, trade secrets help to individualize the business and their products. Therefore, business owners need to protect their trade secrets to preserve their business’s success and prevent complicated litigation. This could be more important in…[...]

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Business partners usually establish an agreement in which they divide responsibilities, whether they are financial or managerial duties. Partners also share a set of duties under the law. WHAT IS A PARTNER’S FIDUCIARY DUTY? Business partners hold a fiduciary duty to their business and their partnership. Put simply, this duty requires business partners to make decisions and act in the…[...]

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Every construction project carries a risk, whether severe weather delays work, or the parties dispute terms of the contract. However, defect claims possibly pose the greatest risk. Even when builders follow all of the plans down to the last detail, mistakes can happen. Builders know that construction defects can often lead to time-consuming and expensive litigation, but it can also…[...]

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Running all of the aspects of a trucking company requires great attention to detail. Employers must organize timetables, shipments as well as drivers to ensure they fulfill their contracts and maintain success. On a larger scale, they must also pay close attention to state and federal laws to avoid complex legal matters. A recent case only emphasizes the importance of…[...]

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Businesses depend on their brand. Everything business owners do is to build that brand, and in turn, trust in their company. Unfortunately, legal disputes and litigation often put the all-important brand in jeopardy. SHORT-LIVED DISPUTES CAN HAVE LONG-LASTING EFFECTS Reputational damage is one of the most serious risks businesses face. This is because business owners only have so much control over…[...]

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The digital world of commerce and business is growing every day. And over the last few years, third-party marketplaces that market catalogues of products from many different sellers have increased in popularity and use. Many businesses – large and small – often see these catalogues as an advantage to get their product out to consumers. Amazon is the epitome of…[...]

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Most business owners take great care to prevent legal disputes. However, it is almost impossible to totally eliminate all their risk; it’s simply the reality of running a business. Even so, there are ways that business owners can protect themselves while resolving legal disputes. For example, one critical factor to protect the business is to secure a confidential settlement agreement.…[...]

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