A noncompete agreement is a standard agreement for many businesses to protect their interests in regard to former employees. What a noncompete agreement does is stipulate what actions an employee can do once they’ve left. A typical noncompete would limit the...
For the most part, employment law in California is extremely friendly to workers. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, as historically, employers have a lot of power over the lives and outcomes of their workers. At the same time, employees can’t act with impunity...
In January, businesses in California underwent a shift in how talent acquisition and hiring work. The law requires all new job postings to include a salary range for the position. Additionally, current employees may request the pay range for their positions. Why is...
In wage and hour disputes, companies stand to face intense scrutiny around their practices around their hourly employees. California has extremely complex rules around breaks, vacation time, and accurate pay stubs and that can intimidate any employer. But you have...
If you have a brick-and-mortar location for your business, which isn't necessarily a guarantee, you will likely have a landlord of some sort. Relatively few businesses outright own their primary location, and there are some growing signs that commercial real estate is...
In almost every industry, people default on their debts. It can be other companies, or it can be individual consumers. Whatever the reason for the default, it puts businesses in a delicate, unpleasant place. To recover a debt, companies often turn to collection...
It's common for business stakeholders to consider their business competition to be a bit like a war. And, as the saying goes, "all's fair in love and war." That is, in fact, not the case regarding interactions with your competitors. Going too far can lead to...
Contracts are a fundamental aspect of any business, but disputes can arise even when both parties have acted in good faith. In California, contract disputes can be complex and time-consuming, with a number of different legal avenues available for resolution. Types of...
Online retail is an extremely simple, inexpensive way to explore a new revenue stream or expand your entrepreneurship. However, while opening an online store is as simple as creating a website, there are legal complexities you must understand. Three legal challenges...
Limited liability companies are one of the most flexible and simple to set up. The right choice of business structure demands a close conference with a lawyer. However, below are some high-level points that can guide your choices. What most like about LLCs LLCs offer...
