Mergers and acquisitions are one of the primary means by which a business can rapidly grow. They have the major advantage of allowing a business to eliminate the competition, while gaining access to markets that are proven profitable. However, a large number of mergers and acquisitions end up never happening. This may be because of problems during negotiations, problems with the law, and problems raising money to reach an agreement. (more…)

If you run your own business, then you know your success depends on the relationships your business maintains. That is why disputes or issues with a contract can ruin your business’s reputation. This is why it is important to understand these kinds of legal matters. (more…)

Courts have been increasingly applying elements of the Federal Arbitration Act to more and more employer/employee arbitration disputes. Currently, 49 states have encoded into state statutes, the Uniform Arbitration Act (1956). These two combined situations are giving arbitration decisions and subsequent agreements the enforcement of state and federal law. (more…)

With most litigation cases that involve partnership, the root cause usually stems from one of these issues:

• Breach of Contract – partner goes against the contract terms
• Fiduciary Duty Breach – one business partner betrays the other partner
• Misrepresentation or Fraud – business partner conceals or misrepresents facts that are material
• Account Issues– where co-owner steals and what amount of damage has been caused to the company (more…)

In the case of Big Lagoon Rancheria v. State of California, the Ninth Circuit of Appeals ruled 2 to 1 that the state had no obligation to negotiate with the tribe on this parcel of land. The tribe wanted to use the land for a new gaming concept and wanted to negotiate under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. (more…)

When single moms and dads re-marry, they have what is called a blended family. For estate planning, planning and good communication is required. Coachella Valley trust and estate lawyers can help with the details to make the process go smoother. (more…)

In 1988, Congress enacted legislation titled the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) to provide the framework for a gambling operation run by California tribes. This enactment was a direct response to the ruling that stopped California from interfering with existing tribal gaming operations. The IRGA set forth to provide tribes with opportunity for economic growth, self-sufficiency and stable government. (more…)

An essential task in any family’s life is the task of estate planning. What happens to your assets that make up your estate does not have to be left up to the State or individuals for whom you have never met. You can be guided through this process with a Coachella Valley estate planning attorney who will explain the importance and differences and functions of wills and trusts. (more…)