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
California Court of Appeals Reverses Original Decision Regarding Meal Period Waivers for Healthcare Workers
- posted: Apr. 11, 2017
- Employment Law,  Business,  Wage & Hour,  Healthcare Workers,  Employee Rights
On October 5, 2015, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law a bill confirming that hospital employees and other employees in the healthcare industry can continue to waive one of Read More
Can You be Held Liable for an Independent Contractor’s On-the-Job Injuries?
- posted: Mar. 28, 2017
- Business,  Contractor vs Employee,  Employee Rights,  Independent Contractors
Many business owners hire independent contractors because it reduces overhead costs and liability. At least, that is what many business owners believe. While it is true independent contractors are not Read More
Understanding Family Responsibilities Discrimination
- posted: Jan. 26, 2017
- Employment Issues,  Employment Law,  Labor Law,  Business,  Applying for a job,  Discrimination,  Employee Rights,  Disabilities Act,  Family Responsibilities,  FMLA
Family responsibilities discrimination (FRD) is a common type of employment discrimination that occurs in the workforce, especially towards pregnant women and mothers. However, FRD is not a type of discrimination Read More
Are Employers Entitled to Monitor an Employee’s Company Cell-Phone?
- posted: Jan. 25, 2017
- Business,  Employee Rights,  Invasion of Privacy,  Company property
In City of Ontario v. Quon, the Supreme Court ruled that employers have the right to read employees’ text messages – including personal ones – if they believe that the Read More