Is Your Small Business Safe From Litigation? Many small businesses fail after having to deal with litigation, which can be extremely costly. Larger companies, who have more resources and more protections, are often aware of…
Legal Self-Defense Weapons in CA What is considered self-defense in California? Under California’s self-defense laws, it is permissible for you to stand your ground and act in self-defense when you: Believe to be in “imminent…
What is Bail? Bail is the sum of money a defendant must post with the court to be discharged. The money assures the court that the defendant will appear at all future court dates. Bail…
4 factors in a breach of fiduciary duty claim If your organization has shareholders, it is common that a dispute will arise. There are many complexities to making sure shareholders are happy, from making the…
The Broad Scope of Business Litigation Litigation is a major part of any type of business engagement. It is an essential part of protecting the best interests of a company, intellectual property, invested time and…
Boilerplate: Attorney Fee Provisions As we often mention, sometimes the costs of going to court outway the benefits of the desired outcome. This is especially true as attorney fees are rarely recoverable unless required by…
Boilerplate Provisions: Choice of Law Boilerplate provisions are the standard legal provisions found at the end of a contract. These provisions are critical, even though most people tend to overlook the fine print of a…
What Is Defamation? Some of the most high-profile defamation suits come out of Hollywood. Celebrities are always suing tabloids for printing harmful information about them. But what exactly constitutes defamation? Defamation is not as simple…
Don’t Make These Common Mistakes as a Business Owner While we may want to avoid conflict wherever possible, it is an inevitable part of running a business. You may bump heads with business partners who…
