A failing business partnership often leads to a failing business. With around 70% of business partnerships reported to dissolve, you can never be too cautious when it comes to protecting your company. If you choose to enter into...
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Considerations before Getting a Registered Trademark
With each exciting new piece of intellectual property, it may be tempting to pursue a registered trademark. However, doing so is not always the right move from a legal or logistical standpoint.
How to Resolve a Minority Shareholder Dispute in California
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.
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.