Contract disputes arise for many different reasons, but all of them have the capacity to take valuable time and money away from your California business’s operations. While you have options in terms of how to handle a contract dispute when it does arise, it often...
4 essential elements of a breach of contract
Perhaps you are a business owner considering a claim of breach of contract against another entity that failed to deliver on an agreement. Or maybe your company is facing a breach of contract claim. No matter which side of a breach of contract dispute you fall on,...
How can a successor company face lawsuits?
Sometimes a business just does not work out and you find it necessary to close up shop. However, you believe you can correct the mistakes that led to the failure of your earlier enterprise through a new business. If you create a successor company, be aware of possible...
What could help avoid commercial property foreclosure litigation?
An unexpected disruption of income streams could lead to commercial property owners facing legal actions. You may, however, have options to avoid a lender’s foreclosure litigation. If you experience cash flow problems from reduced rental income or sales revenue, you...
Contract terms may describe construction delays
Construction agreements may include terms outlining when developers may anticipate a legal action over completion delays. As reported by LevelSet.com, an agreement’s language may determine whether a delay stems from reasonable and excusable circumstances. A delay...
Does a lawsuit make an impact on your company’s reputation?
You have spent a lot of time and effort building a successful business. With a solid customer base, you may believe that even a frivolous lawsuit cannot tarnish your image. Unfortunately, this is not the case. In today's world, digital posts have superseded word of...
3 tips to avoid facing civil suits as a business owner
If you own a business, you should prepare yourself for the possibility of facing civil lawsuits. Though you may run your business within the confines of the law, accidents and oversights can happen to anyone. Here are three tips to help you avoid facing unwanted legal...
What do you need for business mediation?
Getting into a dispute with your business partners may sometimes feel like the end of the world, but fortunately, that is not the case. You do not even have to immediately jump to the possibility of litigation. Instead, consider some of the alternative methods of...
How riparian, prescriptive and appropriate water rights work
Disputes over water rights are common across California, and they often arise during real estate development and property acquisitions. Water rights grant certain individuals or entities the right to use reasonable amounts of water for beneficial purposes, such as...
Can a business dispute be mediated without litigation?
When a dispute calls for business litigation, it can evolve into a process that drags on for inconvenient amounts of time. It is preferable for all parties if mediation can resolve a matter without the need for legal action. In some situations, peaceful mediation may...