Business Disputes

Any business will take steps to protect their own best interests in every type of contract they draft. When the language of the agreement slants too far in favor of the organization, though, it might become legally challenging to enforce the terms of the contract....

One of the most valuable relationships a Southern California business can have is with another business in which their interests dovetail. (Company A manufactures widgets and Company B sells the materials from which widgets are made.) Many times, the two will...

When you put in the time, effort and money to train an employee – and introduce them to trade secrets – you really don’t want that employee to use those skills or inside knowledge to compete with your company. However, California courts routinely invalidate...

Running a small business takes a lot of time and effort if you want the business to succeed. Those who plan ahead can avoid certain pitfalls, which can help your business run smoothly and more cost-effectively. One pitfall many small business owners face at some point...

Shareholder and partnership disputes can be among some of the most disastrous and consequential in business. These disputes have the capacity to redefine a business, and potentially push out key individuals. One recent dispute involving online military-themed clothes...

Launching a business in California can be a daunting task. There may be market research to conduct, a business plan to write, funding to obtain, an appealing location to find and much more. Many entrepreneurs decide to go into business with a partner who can...

The old saying is that there are only two things certain in life: death and taxes. If you’re a business owner, there’s likely a third certainty: business-to-business disputes. Whether a disagreement arises with a competitor, supplier, customer or neighbor, business...

You can enjoy some of California’s gorgeous coastline during the three-hour drive north from Pasadena to San Luis Obispo. The city sits nestled among rolling hills, wineries and resorts, but not everything there is brimming with Old World charm, as a recent exchange...

Alongside Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal, small forward Rick Fox helped the Los Angeles Lakers to three NBA titles in the late ’90s and early 2000s. After his basketball career ended, Fox dove deeper into an acting career, landing a variety of roles in sitcoms and...