Both minority and majority shareholders are supposed to share one underlying goal — to protect the interests of the company they’ve invested in. However, they may not always see eye to eye on how to do that.
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Which Contracts Are Enforceable in California?
When someone breaches a contract they’ve entered into with you, it’s important that you act quickly. In many cases, simply reminding the other party of the terms of your agreement can be enough to get things back on track. In others...
When to Pursue Injunctive Relief vs. Monetary Damages
In business litigation law, “torts” refer to the economic harm inflicted — purposely or accidentally — to a company. Usually, business torts stem either from fraud or actions that illegally sabotage a competing business.
Shareholder Derivative Actions in California
As a shareholder, you have every right to file a derivative action if you suspect the company’s directors or officers of damaging behavior. Learn more here.
What Are Business Torts?
In law, the term “torts” refers to harm inflicted. The harm could be inflicted deliberately or accidentally; it could be the result of malicious intent or pure negligence. Regardless, California law recognizes that harm done to...
Do I Have a Commercial Lawsuit?
Not sure whether your business dispute has reached the point that you should file a lawsuit? Review this post to discover common — and legitimate — reasons to take legal action to protect your business.
How to Protect Trade Secrets in California
Trade secret infringement is a colossal problem for California business owners. Part of the reason for this issue is the fact that many business owners aren’t taking the proper precautions to...
Trade Secrets vs. Patents vs. Copyrights
Not sure how best to protect your intellectual property from competitors? Read on to learn about California patents, copyrights, trade secrets, and more.
What are the differences between trial and appellate courts?
Before entering a lawsuit, it’s important to get informed about the various routes your case may take. Read on to learn about civil trials and appeals.
The Difference Between DTSA and the Uniform Trade Secrets Act
There may be no bigger trade secret than that of Coca-Cola. In this post, we look at the company as an example and discover how the Uniform Trade Secret Act differs from Obama's DTSA.