If an employee has a claim against their employer because of unpaid wages or compensation, then they can file a claim with the DLSA, just as long as it falls under the jurisdiction of the Labor Commissioner. The State Labor Commissioner does not have jurisdiction over people who are considered independent contractors. (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…)

A subtle issue that arises for new business owners is the concern with trademarks. Trademarks are an intellectual property that displays products and services. Some examples of trademarks include Phrases, logos, words, images and symbols. Trademark could also be a combination of all the components. (more…)

Opening a bank account for your business is one of the best ways to keep your personal and business funds separate. There are many things that can go wrong when you co-mingle funds from your business and personal finances. Each one of those problems is listed below. If you cover all your bases, you can keep both sets of assets protected. (more…)

Many corporations and LLC’s do business in more than one state. They have to qualify with state regulations and laws in order to do that. With help from one of our Palm Springs corporate attorneys, our Palm Springs corporate law firm helps businesses with research and paperwork needed to do business in multiple states. (more…)

A Coachella Valley commercial litigation attorney specializes in litigation of business partnerships. One must be a skilled trial attorney and a trusted advisor if they deal with a partnership. Bad feelings develop when trust is broken. Business litigation attorneys must use caution and sound judgment in their case analysis, their plan to reach the endgame, and their cost analysis. (more…)

Corporations provide a lot of protections to their owners and officers. Generally speaking, a corporation is considered a legal entity, separate from the people who own and run it. This means that if the corporation is in debt or goes bankrupt, then the assets of those who own and run it can’t be seized to pay that debt. That’s the kind of shield a corporation provides. (more…)

While a Palm Springs commercial litigation law firm may use many different names, such as corporate litigation attorney, Palm Springs commercial litigation attorney, business trial lawyers, or simply breach of contract litigation attorneys, all these terms mean basically the same thing. Some reasons action is taken in these lawsuits are Breach of Contract, Breach of Fiduciary Act, or even Fraud. (more…)

Coachella Valley Legal Professionals for Mergers and Acquisitions

A merger occurs when two business entities legally, and voluntarily combine into one organization for their mutual benefit. If this is something that you are contemplating then consider contacting a Coachella Valley commercial litigation law firm that specializes in the merger process. If you are looking at becoming more efficient and profitable, then a merger may be in line. (more…)

In life, prevention is sometimes the best solution to a possible problem. Planning ahead and securing the necessary steps to ensure positive financial and legal standing is important in any situation. SBEMP is a Coachella Valley Commercial Litigation Law Firm. If you are in need of a Coachella Valley litigation attorney or more specifically, a Coachella Valley commercial litigation attorney, look no further than SBEMP. (more…)