Commercial real estate often involves far more negotiation than residential real estate. Since this is a business transaction instead of a personal purchase, negotiations are less emotional. Everyone wants to get the best financial deal, so each party will take the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...