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Forming and growing a business requires a tremendous amount of dedicated time, effort and money. In most cases, collaboration with others is necessary for success. Regardless of the agreements, contracts and potential personal relationships present at the beginning of...

Employers face many different hardships when it comes to bitter and disgruntled employees. Sometimes, former workers try to get revenge against a company that used to employ them, while other people simply have financial motivations. There are various ways in which...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...