Lawsuits against businesses may require a strong defense to absolve them from liability for harm caused by negligence. Forbes notes that plaintiffs may attempt to hold employers strictly accountable for injuries caused by their employees. Your business may face...
A California property line dispute has the potential to cause lasting damage to relationships between neighbors. Yet, these disputes are not uncommon, and this is likely due in part to the fact that property lines are invisible, leading to conflicts over where...
Negotiations to set up the commercial use of a property are not always easy. Sometimes even after the signing of a contract, events compel the signatories to the agreement to come back to renegotiate the deal. This may result in a contract novation. The Motley Fool...
Every case is unique and it helps to know some of the legal options before getting into a complex business litigation. California Civil Code outlines several of the common defenses against breach of contract. Review them to consider which may be a good fit. Duress If...
Investing in commercial real estate in California allows you to diversify your portfolio and increase your residual income. However, market volatility, bad tenants and even natural disasters could impact your returns. Knowing how to fortify your commercial real estate...
When choosing a business structure, it is important to consider how it can impact personal assets. As the owner of an LLC, you are a member and if your company has to pay legal fees or settlements, you do not have to open up your personal bank account. LLCs are their...
As you started your journey to owning a business, you may have needed to form a partnership. Unfortunately, nearly 70 percent of partnerships eventually fail. If you find yourself in that situation, California law has established steps for you to follow. 1. Review the...
During a business dispute, you can choose to go to court or to solve the dispute through other means. Alternate dispute resolution allows you to skip the trial and judge entirely. According to the California courts, alternate dispute resolution provides a less formal...
Having an easement may not be the most welcome news for your property, but it may be necessary so that another property owner can access landlocked property just beyond your land. With the easement established, you might wonder who has the responsibility of keeping up...
Nowadays, most businesses store vital information on their computer system. Generally, the use of networks and cloud-based technologies benefits companies. It allows the business to operate more efficiently. However, if your company stores private client and employee...
