At , we represent numerous entrepreneurs and companies start, grow, maintain and protect their businesses in California and abroad. We therefore know that one of the vulnerabilities businesses face is that of being sued, either civilly or...
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How is a breach of contract defined?
As a business owner in California, you know that contracts are an integral aspect of doing business. While you hope for the best, breaches of contract can certainly occur, and these may cost your enterprise both money and time. The Balance explains some of the...
Dangers of Conflict in Companies
When companies, large or small, in California bring together so many people of different backgrounds, beliefs, and educational pasts, there will undoubtedly be conflicting ways of thinking at times. In fact, many organizational leaders face daily challenges to reach...
California’s Ban on Non-Competes
In terms of geographic size and economic sway, California is the sixth largest economy in the world, surpassing France in 2016. As a result, California's employment laws are strict, and lawmakers allow for little exceptions. One example of such a law is the state's...
Business and Finance at Risk of Cyber Attack
Owning and operating a company in California requires organizational leaders to be strategic and thorough in making decisions that will steer the direction of their organization's future. While they will encounter roadblocks along the way, it is imperative that they...
What are common ways to get out of contract?
Sometimes when you sign a contract, you later find a need to get out of it. Generally, a contract in California is binding, meaning you have to honor it. However, there are some specific things that can void a contract and allow you to get out of it, according to USA...
How can I avoid issues when choosing a business name?
One of the first things you will do to set up your business in California is choose your business name. This is an important step that requires careful consideration. There are many missteps you could make that could result in problems down the road. It is important...
What are some red flags to look for when working with clients?
If you provide a professional service in California, you know that clients are an essential aspect of doing business. However, some partnerships are more trouble than they're worth and could lead to legal issues if the problem client claims you failed to deliver on...
What is a non-disclosure agreement?
As a business owner in California, you know ideas are worth their weight in gold. That is why it is so important that you safeguard your most valuable ideas when sharing information with others. Forbes explains how non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) offer such...
Understanding how deceptive advertising affects the consumer
When consumers get excited about new product advertisements, they may become so distracted by the potential benefits of that product that they fail to identify misleading statements or even obvious lies the company may make during advertising. At the same time, there...
