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,...
Business Law
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...
Can you protect your company from whistleblower complaints?
As a California business owner, you want to do everything possible to protect your business. While installing security cameras and handicap ramps can be a great start, you need to think beyond the basics. Whistleblower complaints are a risk, and receiving one for your...
How the New York Convention affects Chinese companies in California
Some Chinese companies might be wary of doing business in California. These worries often stem from their fear that a judgment from an American court will not be favorable to them. Luckily, there are certain situations in which judgments from Chinese courts would...
Is a partnership dissolution the inevitable result of a dispute?
Litigation factors into a variety of business situations. In cases that involve partner disputes, complex emotional tension often runs high between people who once shared a vision. It’s natural for conflict to surface in virtually all types of interpersonal...
