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Business Contracts: How to Avoid Drafting Mistakes

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

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

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?

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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  

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

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

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

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

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

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

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