In business law, the Uniform Commercial Code (“UCC”) governs contracts for the sale of goods in California. In this article, we explore in some depth formation of such contracts and remedies available to buyers and sellers in case of breach…
Heard often in legal/courtroom dramas, business owners will boldly yell at someone that he or she will be sued for libel. Sure, it adds drama, but what does libel really mean? Within the context of commercial settings, business disparagement refers…
With taxes looming over us and haunting our financial and non-financial decisions alike, it is time to delve into our expenses and find places where we could deduct some taxes, if possible. There are some ways to deduct some of…
When buying a product, consumers want to be sure that it has passed all safety checks and has the necessary precautions to function properly, and safely. In fact, if a consumer buys a product that later causes damage or…
When starting a small business, many owners envision having long-term success and meeting their business goals. However, not all businesses succeed financially; many owners find themselves in situations where they must declare bankruptcy. Given that bankruptcy claims for a…
With relatively high unemployment and volatile economic conditions, people have to contend with rather onerous and exorbitant credit card debt accumulated over the years. Such people often make their monthly payments without paying down their credit card debt and…
Business Lawyers and Protecting Businesses Within other areas of the law, many people understand what the work looks like, due largely in part to TV shows and movies. For example, courtroom dramas have popularized civil and criminal litigators, although, these…
Business Owners’ Taxes in California As a business owner, it is incredibly important to know what the business’ taxation structure is, which depends on factors like state regulations and the legal entity of the business. The legal entity of the…
Why ROTH Conversions Are Not For Everyone Despite the vaunted advantages of ROTH conversions, they are not for everyone. This is especially true in circumstances where the taxpayer has to pay a lot in taxes upfront for conversion and the…
The latest housing data indicate a downward trend in housing inventory. Nonetheless, persistent unemployment and the relatively large number of houses in foreclosure or close to being foreclosed spell further trouble. UNEMPLOYMENT & FORECLOSURE Needless to say, joblessness and…