One of the most significant advantages of forming a corporation is the protection from liability that is offered by this structure. A corporation is treated as a separate person from…
Monthly Archives: June 2017
While contracts can be long and complex, the essential elements of a contract are generally straightforward. In order for a contract to be enforceable, there are two fundamental components: an…
California’s primary environmental legislation, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), mandates disclosure of the harmful impacts of a project on surrounding environmental conditions. CEQA requires that alternatives be proposed to…
California’s aggressive environmental agenda has historically relied on obtaining waivers from the federal government to allow state officials to implement more stringent regulations than those that exist under state law….
While the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s plan to reduce smog was approved at the beginning of March, another proposal to reduce pollution from ports and warehouses was rejected….
Nearly all states have laws that prohibit a landlord from retaliating against a tenant for exercising some right to which he is entitled. The legal rights which a tenant may…
Property owners or occupiers owe a duty of care to individuals who are on their property. If a breach of that duty results in injury or harm to individuals while…
There are a number of factors to consider when designing a strategy to protect your intellectual property. A business should evaluate the type of intellectual property it produces, the strength…
Negotiating a commercial contract that adequately addresses and protects your interests can be a daunting task, but ensuring that all potential contingencies are dealt with upfront can significantly reduce the…
Liquidated damages are amounts to be paid in the event of a breach that are calculated during the formation of the contract. Liquidated damage clauses are beneficial in cases where…