How is that arbitration provision going to affect your dispute? Arbitration clauses are commonly found in certain contracts, wherein it is designated as the chosen method of dispute resolution. Parties…
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An important consideration in avoiding or coping with litigation for small businesses is obtaining and maintaining appropriate insurance policies. Certain types of insurance are mandatory, while others are just sensible…
If you have small business, the thought and expense of being involved in a lawsuit can keep you up at night. Legal disputes are sometimes unavoidable in the course of…
In the past year, the California legislature has passed several substantive laws pertaining to employees in the workplace. They range from mandating minimum sick leave requirements to enhancing an employer’s…
What is all that lawyer language in the contract? Businesses enter into a variety of contracts in the course of their operations to address diverse matters including financing, purchasing, employment,…
Businesses, particularly in their early stages, should be concerned with protecting their most valuable asset—their intellectual property. Securing the rights to one’s intellectual property can be a complicated task for…
Landlords who want to avoid litigation and costly penalties and fines need to meticulously adhere to a variety of regulations when executing rental agreements with tenants. Compliance with anti-discrimination laws….
A large number of disputes result from disagreements about security deposits. Whether you are engaged in the business of leasing properties or are a tenant seeking to lease a property,…
In 1986, the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) implemented Proposition 65, or the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986. This act sought to eliminate…
In a previous post, I discussed the CALGreen initiative introduced in January, 2011 in California. This environmental program was created to help California become more eco-friendly and environmentally conscious. These…