Investor sentiment is important for any publicly traded company. Failures of corporate governance hurt investor confidence and can reduce the value of the firm’s stock. Good governance has several elements, and positively influences investors in several ways. (more…)
Commercial property owners face a range of challenges as they go through Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III site assessments. Owner and tenants face substantial environmental compliance costs on top of site assessments. (more…)
Pre-litigation is a reference commonly associated with a period of time prior to case being actually filed in the litigation process. This period of time is relevant to the process because if things are done incorrectly during this time, it could impact the case.
What Is Corporate Law?
Essentially, corporate laws are the laws associated with business entities that include partnerships and corporations. Corporate law is also known as company or business law. They specify how a corporation is set up, the taxes, documents, and specific registration requirements. They also govern contracts, sales, and employees. They focus on the relationship between businesses and consumers. They provide the foundation that defines how commerce laws should be conducted. (more…)
As the new year approaches, now would be a good time to revisit your local Palm Springs estate planning attorney to update the details of your will or trust. Some things to consider when updating your estate plan include: (more…)
Business litigation deals with legal issues arising from a commercial relationship. In the majority of cases, it will involve disputes between two businesses or between partners involved in the same business. This legal practice area doesn’t include disputes between a company and their clients. Any business owner facing a potential dispute with another company or partner should consult with an experienced attorney specializing in this area of law. (more…)
What Is Mediation?
Mediation is an assisted negotiation that involves a neutral third party to help resolve issues for individuals, businesses, and corporations. The goal is to help both parties reach an agreement that is acceptable to both of them. However, this may not always be a case. A mediator should never guarantee either party a specific outcome. (more…)
Companies often make the unfortunate mistake of overlooking the importance of legal infrastructure. When they are faced with a lawsuit, they are left staggering, unable to complete normal operations because they did not have a proper infrastructure or a plan of action. However, there are several strategies and methods of preparation to develop and maintain a robust structure for your company.
A lawsuit, or a cause of action, normally ends in numerous ways. Many of these cases do not end up in a trial. Moreover, this is the truth of the matter with state and federal courts. (more…)
There has been a lot of confusion when it comes to differentiating between business law and corporate law. While corporate law focuses on legal aspects governing sale and distribution of goods, business law covers legal aspects used in acquisitions, mergers, formation of companies and (more…)