It is common for civil cases to have multiple defendants. There are many complicated reasons for this, often due to multiple parties having liability in a dispute. However, while it may seem helpful for the defendants facing the same lawsuit to share representation,...
When you decide to purchase a piece of commercial real estate, there are many considerations. Profit margins, projections and tax liabilities all are part of it, but the nuts and bolts of the purchase include a dizzying array of documents. Mistakes in these documents...
“Role creep” is an informal term for a worker taking on additional duties over the course of their tenure in a given position. While giving additional duties is a sign of trust, employees can find themselves overwhelmed by the situation. The employee’s struggle with...
In California, there are strict laws to protect minors' health and safety and ensure that they have time for education and recreation. If you are a business owner with employees under the age of 18, here's what you need to know to ensure your employees are safe. What...
All businesses that work either in China or with Chinese companies know about the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC). It is a major arbitration institution with the goal to “independently and impartially resolve business disputes.”...
Business disputes are extremely fraught, high-stakes problems. External disputes can cost you a great deal of time and money, and internal disputes threaten the very life of your company. Mediation can be an effective tool to resolve these disputes, but there are some...
Every manager and business owner knows that occasionally it is necessary to remove people from specific roles. This can mean reassigning them within the company, but often it means termination. However, if you do not follow proper protocol, terminating a problematic...
One of the most challenging things for a business to grapple with is unionization. While there are many arguments for and against unions, collective bargaining can be a challenge for employers. To that end, if your workforce is unionized – as many healthcare and...
One of the worst situations for a company is when an employee brings harassment allegations against another employee. If handled poorly, the company may face penalties and litigation, so most employers err on the side of caution in taking punitive actions. However, if...
The California minimum wage is set to increase on January 1st, 2022. For companies with over 26 or more employees, that wage will be $15.00 per hour. Businesses with fewer employees would have a base rate of $14.00 per hour. However, depending on your location, the...
