Managing business litigation can be stressful and time-consuming. Even worse, it can take important resources and personnel away from actually getting true business done. In most cases, it is better to avoid litigation if at all possible for the health of your...
Business Litigation
When may businesses face liability for harm caused by employees?
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...
4 possible defenses against breach of contract
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...
LLC formation can protect your personal assets during a lawsuit
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...
Four steps for dissolving a partnership
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...
What are your alternate dispute resolution options?
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...
How can you prevent future litigation by protecting your company’s data?
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...
3 effective methods of preventing contract disputes
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...