We hear about various companies engaging in mergers and acquisitions all the time but what exactly do those two words mean? Webster’s Dictionary defines merger as the combining of two things, especially companies, into one. An acquisition, meanwhile, is defined as an asset or object bought or obtained, typically by
If you or a loved one has special needs, you may want to help get them a special needs trust. However, before going out and trying to get one, you first need to understand what it is. A special needs trust is a certain amount of funds which help to
Alternative dispute resolution is the term for methods used to resolve disputes without trial in a traditional law court. Parties may seek ADR services like SBEMP’s Coachella Valley Alternative Dispute Resolution services before going to court or the court may require that they attempt ADR before litigation.
How Is California Tort Law Special? California’s sex tort law is unique in the following ways: the tort action can be successful if the defendant knew or should have known that they had herpes and still engaged in unprotected sex then they can be liable. It is not illegal for
What Does Incompatible Office Mean? Many people understand that a conflict of interest means a public official needs to step down from being involved in a zoning board review or a planning commission case. The term incompatible office, however, is something entirely different.
M&A Strategies Are A Key Method Of Efficiently Growing A Business: One of the most effective strategies utilized in the business world today is the strategy of acquisitions and mergers. Under the right circumstances, this strategy can prove to be ideal to upgrade access to markets at the same time
When it comes to nonprofit corporations, trust is key. And, as a member of the board of directors, it is your responsibility to assure the public that their hard-earned money is being handled by a responsible company.
Arbitration and mediation are viable alternatives for those seeking to avoid litigation. But arbitration is often the better choice for several reasons. We’ve outlined the benefits of choosing arbitration over litigation in this post.
The U. S. Supreme Court upheld the practice some companies have of requiring employees to sign away their rights to bring about class action law suits against management concerning hours or wages. This ruling allows management to compel employees to sign away their rights to join forces against management.
Sometimes once a lawsuit is filed, the court will order mediation to take place. This is usually done at the scheduling conference after discovery concludes and before the pre-trial begins. The timing of mediation is important as it is only successful if both the defense and claimant have all information