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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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,...
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.”...
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...
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...
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...
