Business Contracts: How to Avoid Drafting Mistakes
- posted: Feb. 20, 2024
- Business
Drafting a business contract is a critical skill that every entrepreneur, business owner or legal professional should be familiar with. Contracts serve as the backbone of business relationships, as they Read More
Understanding the Business Judgment Rule
- posted: Dec. 20, 2023
- Business
The business judgment rule (BJR) is a legal principle that can provide immunity to corporate directors who are accused of violating their fiduciary duty to the corporation and thus causing Read More
Common Types of Construction Contract Disputes
- posted: Nov. 20, 2023
- Business
Construction projects are complex and often involve multiple parties, including the project owner, general contractor, subcontractors and suppliers. This complexity can lead to a variety of disputes, both major and Read More
Which Type of Business Entity Best Suits Your Needs?
- posted: Oct. 20, 2023
- Business
Choosing a business structure is one of the most important decisions for any entrepreneur starting a new venture. Business entities are designed to protect the owners from personal liability and Read More
Deploying Force Majeure Clauses in the Age of COVID-19
- posted: Mar. 19, 2020
- Civil Litigation,  Business
Deploying Force Majeure Clauses in the Age of COVID-19 As a result of the continuing coronavirus pandemic more commonly referred to as COVID-19, nearly a dozen county public health departments across Read More
Preparing to Sell Your Business
- posted: Jul. 18, 2019
- Business
Preparing to Sell Your Business If you are like most entrepreneurs, your business is more than your income stream: it is your life. You have poured countless days and nights into Read More
Can I force my employee to sign a non-compete agreement? Will it later be enforceable?
- posted: Jun. 25, 2019
- Business
I am always surprised to hear about California employers forcing their employees to sign non-compete agreements as a condition of employment. This is likely because most employers are unaware Read More
The Importance of an NDA in Your Business
- posted: Jun. 25, 2019
- Business
If you are launching a new product or pitching investors, you need an NDA. Throughout the existence of your business, you have likely developed unique ideas, systems, processes, strategies, and Read More
What to Do When an Employee Sues You
- posted: Aug. 30, 2017
- Civil Litigation,  Business,  Employee Lawsuit
It can be unsettling and a little hurtful when, despite the fact that you treat your employees really well, one of them brings a lawsuit against you. Having a lawsuit Read More
Use of Past Salary Justification for Pay Disparity Says California Court
- posted: Aug. 07, 2017
- Employment Law,  Business,  Discrimination,  Equal Pay
California’s Ninth Circuit reversed a district court ruling in Rizo v. Yovino that held that an employer violated the Equal Pay Act because of its bright-line policy rule of paying Read More
Mergers and Acquisitions: Why Culture Matters
- posted: Aug. 03, 2017
- Uncategorized,  Business,  Business Partnerships,  Mergers & Acquisitions
Mergers and acquisitions as a growth strategy has become popular once again. Like any business deal, the long-term success takes hard work and a strategic approach to creating synergy between Read More
[New Version] Plan for Succession: Exit Strategies for Your Businesses
- posted: Aug. 02, 2017
- Business,  Succession
Entrepreneurs often live and focus on the highs and lows of launching a new business venture. One key aspect that they often forget is that a decision made on day Read More
[New Version] Plan for Succession: Exit Strategies for Your Businesses
- posted: Aug. 02, 2017
- Business,  Succession
Entrepreneurs often live and focus on the highs and lows of launching a new business venture. One key aspect that they often forget is that a decision made on day Read More
Plan for Succession: Exit Strategies for Your Businesses
- posted: Aug. 02, 2017
- Business,  Succession
Entrepreneurs often live and focus on the highs and lows of launching a new business venture. One key aspect that they often forget is that a decision made on day Read More
Corporate Governance: Director and Officer Personal Liability
- posted: Jul. 19, 2017
- Business
A career as an officer, director, or shareholder of a corporation brings great opportunity to be a lauded visionary, strategic thinker, and the leader of a profitable venture, with accompanying Read More
What to Do When a Shareholder Dies
- posted: May 23, 2017
- Business,  Business Partnerships
When a shareholder of your corporation dies, it can spark a lot of questions, such as who gets his or her remaining shares? If a relative inherits them, can you Read More