As a business owner, you already know the important role that contracts play in your operations. However, breaches of contract occur frequently, leading to legal disputes and potential financial losses. While you cannot always avoid contractual issues, knowing the...
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Mediation can efficiently resolve business disputes
Conflict can be an inevitable part of doing business. However, disputes do not always have to end in litigation. Instead, companies can find effective solutions through mediation. Mediators are neutral parties who help the disputing businesses find a joint resolution....
What are the types of commercial property easements?
When dealing with commercial real estate in California, you may encounter a legal concept known as easements. An easement is the right to use a part of another person's property for a specific purpose. This issue can often cause disputes or challenges, especially if...
Handling a class action lawsuit against your company
Facing a class action lawsuit can be a challenging time for any California company. Not only can it impact your company's financial health, but it can also tarnish your business's reputation. When numerous individuals come together to sue your company as a group,...
Improving the security of your trade secrets
Trade secrets contain some of the most sensitive information about your company and its methods. If this information gets into the wrong hands, it could compromise your entire operation. Protecting trade secrets requires vigilance and ongoing efforts to fortify and...
What is misrepresentation in California business negotiations?
Misrepresentation in business negotiations can lead to disastrous outcomes, including financial loss and damaged reputations. It becomes crucial for all parties in a negotiation to understand what misrepresentation entails, how it can occur and its potential...
Brian Bergman Named “Top 100 Lawyer” by Los Angeles Business Journal
BDG is pleased to announce that Brian Bergman has been selected to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s "Top 100 Lawyers." This prestigious list recognizes Los Angeles attorneys who have shown impressive achievement and impact in their respective fields of law. As head...
What are subsurface rights?
When you own real estate, you likely own what the law refers to as surface and subsurface rights. Surface rights are easy to identify and include everything from the trees on your property to structures. What are subsurface rights, though? Ranger Land and Minerals...
How can your business prepare for litigation?
As a business owner, you do what you can to minimize risk in addition to contributing to the success of your operations. But after a disagreement with a supplier, customer, employee or another party, you may face litigation. According to the Small Business...
The benefits of mediation for business disputes
Business disputes can be time-consuming, expensive, and potentially damaging to the relationships between the parties involved. Mediation offers an alternative to traditional litigation, providing a more efficient and collaborative approach to resolving conflicts....
