Some California residents may have already been adversely affected by a situation occurring through an online apartment search company known as Roomster. The company is based in another state but people throughout the country, especially college students or those...
Business Law
The advantages of using an attorney to collect a business debt
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...
Unfair competition or just gamesmanship
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...
Contract disputes can get out of control quickly
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...
What should you know about starting an online store?
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...
Business fraud is a massive risk to your company- says new report.
In a study released by Gatepoint Research and sponsored by Telesign, most companies think fraud protection is important. However, additional data shows that more than half of the respondents to the study admitted to significant holes in their fraud mitigation efforts....
Divided loyalties: conflicts of interest in civil representation
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,...
A brief review of CIETAC
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.”...
What will California minimum wage be in January 2022
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...
Is my business open to all potential customers?
Most products, services and programs must be available to the entire population. Individuals with a disability may rely on a company's accommodations. However, not all business owners are familiar with legal compliance. It is important to note this is a hot area of...