Mediation and Arbitration
Mediation and Arbitration As a business owner, it should be considered that at some point you will be part of a legal dispute in regards to business operations. There are so many moving parts that…
Will Your Business Lawsuit Go To Trial
Will Your Business Lawsuit Go To Trial Many of us are familiar with shows such as ‘Judge Judy’ and ‘Divorce Court’ which have given us a skewed idea of how quickly we are able to…
What Should You Expect in Business Litigation?
What Should You Expect in Business Litigation? When confronted with a legal dispute in your professional life, you will need to carefully weigh all the options available to you. Business owners spend their day-to-day maintaining…
What is a Force Majeure Clause?
What is a Force Majeure Clause? The literal translation of the term Force Majeure is “superior force” from French. When written into contracts, it addresses what should happen in the occurrence of unforeseen circumstances that…
Alter Ego Liability in CA
Alter Ego Liability in CA When a corporation is established between shareholders, there is an understanding that the corporation is viewed as a separate legal entity with its own assets and liabilities. This protects the…
What Are Exclusive Easements in CA?
What Are Exclusive Easements in CA? An easement is defined as a tool within the legal system that grants someone other than the landowner to use a portion of land. An easement imposes limitations on…
Partnership Disputes
Partnership Disputes Partnerships require business owners to be involved and reliant on one another more than any other business structure. Due to this, the partnership relies heavily on the personal relationship between co-owners. This means…
Firing an Employee
Firing an Employee Firing an employee is an unfortunate but unavoidable fact of owning a business. There are a wide range of reasons to fire someone, whether they violate rules or are simply not the…
Licensing Intellectual Property
Licensing Intellectual Property As discussed in our article about intellectual property (IP), it is an important asset for a business and so it needs to be protected. If a business has an opportunity to license…