Los Angeles Business Law Blog
Examining the at-will employment relationship
As a business owner or executive in Los Angeles, you know full well that one of your company's most valuable assets is its workforce. That is what makes having to let an employee go so difficult (no matter the reason). Still, such difficult decisions are often...
Enforcement of Chinese arbitration awards
Many companies who engage in worldwide business must agree to undergo arbitration before the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission. If your business wins an arbitration decision before CIETAC, you may also need to pursue enforcement of the...
What is a hostile work environment?
Often, when an employee files for sexual harassment claims, he or she claims that there was a hostile environment during his or her employment. However, this term can be vague. Many situations are ambiguous enough that they may need additional scrutiny. Title VII One...
Some entertainers must take their IP to the mat
A vital part of developing your brand is securing trademark protection. A unique name or symbol, for example, can distinguish your company from another, as consumers correlate a particular product with its source – preferably, your business. If you question the...
Why should you consider a buy-sell agreement?
Buy-sell agreements can ease your mind as a business owner. They specify succession plans in the case of many events, depending on how you word them. It can provide security and organization ahead of time to prepare you when confusion or shake-ups occur. The strange...
Woman drops sexual harassment claim against former boss
News of cases of alleged sexual harassment often cause a great deal of turmoil due to the sensitive and emotional nature of the issue. It may be easy for the general public in Los Angeles to automatically side with the accuser, especially in cases where a case...
Two interesting cases of intellectual property infringement
From toys to technology, there is intellectual property in every industry. Learning from infringement cases that have costed multi-millions can help you make smart business choices. Intellectual property includes copyrights, trade secrets, trademarks and patents. No...
Study shows that trademark infringement continues to rise
Businesses in California have more opportunities than ever due to emerging markets, globalization and online commerce. As a result, a trademark research and protection company noted that companies are filing more trademarks than ever before in an effort to register...
7-Eleven sues Quick E Mart for trademark infringement
California residents who are fans of the cartoon series 'The Simpsons" likely remember the convenience store in the show. On Dec. 29, a convenience store that was named Quick E Mart was sued by 7-Eleven for trademark infringement. The store is owned by Sangha...
Airlines battle in “flagship” trademark dispute
Two of California's biggest airlines are locked in a dispute over trademarks used in their marketing materials. American Airlines sued rival company Delta Air Lines over the term "Flagship." Delta has begun using the term to promote premium flights, while American...
