You find what you believe to be the best property to set up your business. Everything seems to be in order and you go through with the purchase. However, a few days later, someone approaches you to contest your ownership to part of your new property. This problem does...
Month: October 2020
Handling false allegations of unpaid overtime
Employers face many hardships, whether they run a small business or a major corporation. There are various reasons why wage and hour disputes come up, but in this blog, we will take a closer look at unpaid overtime. Sometimes, current employees and former workers...
Copyright infringement, fair use and the music industry
Copyrights are powerful legal tools that can provide protection to artistic works. Songwriters may use these protections to help better ensure they receive financial compensation if another artist uses their work. Legal battles over these types of artistic works are...
Spotting red flags from a franchisor
Some California entrepreneurs like the idea of becoming a franchisee. They get to buy into an existing business brand without having to create their own from scratch. Franchising can also be a better option for people with less business experience. But like any...
Strategic partnerships: bridging continents and cultures
Businesses of all sizes often search for ways to expand. In some cases, mergers and acquisitions are within the realm of possibility. Other times, bringing a partner on board is in the best interest of the company. Some situations may not merit giving up a percentage...
Steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace
You have worked hard to build your business into what it is today. Unfortunately, sexual harassment in the workplace can undermine what you have accomplished. It can destroy your employees' morale and reduce their productivity. It can also expose your company to...
Methods of commercial real estate valuation
Whether you are buying or selling a commercial property, it is important to get a good sense of its value beforehand. While this is typically done by a professional, there are advantages to understanding how commercial property obtains its value. Not only do different...
4 factors that may indicate trade dress infringement
Everything that makes up the overall look and feel of its product or service is a company’s trade dress. Because business leaders devote considerable time, money and effort in developing a company’s trade dress, official trademark protections are often available. If...
