What is Mediation?

What is Mediation?

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What is Mediation? Mediation is the most common alternative dispute resolution. Unlike trail, mediation is less timely and less expensive. Even though mediation doesn’t take place in a courtroom, there are rules and procedures that come with mediation. Mediation can…
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Furlough Definition

Furlough Definition

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Furlough Definition When it comes to private businesses and non-union workforces in California, the furlough definition is unique. In these instances, furlough is a temporary layoff or a required unpaid leave due to lack of work. A furlough means that…
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Awarding Attorney's Fees

Awarding Attorney’s Fees

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Awarding Attorney’s Fees Attorney’s fees play a significant role in pursuing a case. A contractual clause will determine when an attorney’s fee will be awarded. When a legal dispute happens and people go to court, a basic rule is that…
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Tips on Protecting Trade Secrets

Tips on Protecting Trade Secrets

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Tips on Protecting Trade Secrets In order to qualify for protection under the Uniform Trade Secrets Act in California, trade secrets must be the subject of reasonable measures to maintain secrecy. To avoid confusion on whether your company’s information qualifies…
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Lawsuit Prevention in California

Lawsuit Prevention in California

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Lawsuit Prevention in California When it comes to filing lawsuits, the end of the year calendar is when it’s most busy. Because of the continuous COVID-19 pandemic, devastating impact has made its way to many sectors of the economy. As…
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Dissociated Partner May Remain Liable

Dissociated Partner May Remain Liable

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Dissociated Partner May Remain Liable According to Cal. Corp. Code § 16603(1), when a general partner dissociates, they lose their right to participate in any conduct or management of the partnership business. Subdivision (a) of Section 16703 states that a…
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Planning Your Estate

Estate Planning: What You Need to Know When Planning Your Estate

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What is Estate Planning? Estate planning is not just about drafting a will. It encompasses a variety of legal documents and strategies aimed at managing an individual’s asset base in the event of incapacitation or death. Key components of estate…
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Corporations Must Have a Location

Corporations Must Have a Location

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Corporations Must Have a Location If you are a registered corporation in the state of California, you must have an address. Without a “there” you cannot be considered a corporation. If you are a California corporation or a foreign corporation…
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Employee rights and Marijuana

Employee rights and Marijuana

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Employee rights and Marijuana As the sale and use of Marijuana is becoming legal across the US, each state is forming new laws around it. Now that Marijuana is becoming legal for adults to use recreationally, where do we stand…
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CA laws to protect gift cards

CA laws to protect gift cards

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CA laws to protect gift cards Every gift card comes with a long list of rules in the fine print. But do you ever wonder if there are laws regarding gift cards? Well, there are! These laws are meant to…
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