Is settling after a trial has started possible? For individuals and businesses already deep into a California civil lawsuit, settlement often remains not only possible, but strategically advisable. Many civil actions resolve after the trialSettling After Trial Has Started: Is It Still Possible?
What happens after a business loses a civil lawsuit in California? If you are a business owner or independent contractor with a judgment against you, then you’re probably asking: what risks do I now face,What Happens After a Business Loses a Civil Lawsuit in California?
Business litigation in California is about timing, leverage, cost control, and risk management. For many business owners, the first sign of litigation risk arrives in the form of a demand letter, a contract dispute, orBusiness Litigation in California: A Practical Guide for Companies Facing Legal Disputes
Early motions to control business litigation costs are one of the most underutilized tools available to business owners at the start of a lawsuit. This matters because litigation is not just a legal risk: itHow Early Motions Can Control Legal Costs in a Business Dispute
When a business dispute escalates into a civil lawsuit, owners and executives find themselves asking a very important question: to settle or litigate? This is not a purely legal decision. It is a strategic businessSettle or Litigate? How Business Litigators Decide
For businesses, having a trial-ready litigation strategy is not about pursuing courtroom battles at all costs. It is about leverage. In commercial disputes, outcomes are shaped long before a case reaches a courtroom, often duringWhy Trial-Ready Businesses Negotiate from Strength
Partnership and shareholder disputes rarely begin as major legal battles. They usually start as subtle changes in communication, financial transparency, or decision-making authority between business owners. Understanding the signs of business ownership disputes allows businessesPartnership and Shareholder Disputes: Early Warning Signs
Many business owners assume that a carefully drafted contract is the best protection against future disputes. While strong contracts are essential, experience shows that even well-written business contracts can still lead to litigation. In thisWhy Strong Contracts Still End Up in Court
A breach of contract is one of the most common legal issues businesses encounter. Nevertheless, not every breach should result in a lawsuit. For business owners, executives, and in-house decision-makers, the critical question is notWhen a Contract Breach Becomes a Lawsuit—and When It Shouldn’t
