Taking legal action requires individuals to jump through hurdles, and it requires people to deal with an overwhelming bureaucratic system. As the number of small businesses increase, business owners find themselves having to deal with legal issues they would not normally encounter while employed at a larger company. The recession and downturn of the economy have created an increasing trend of upstarts as people find that starting their own business has its advantages and its freedoms. Continue reading
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Creditors have various ways to secure judgments following a court action case. Some of these terms associated with this area of the law are referred to as “provisional” or “prejudgment,” among others. These terms apply to cases that are still ongoing. Overall they work to prevent those who owe the debt from hiding, moving, encumbering, or dissipating the funds that they must pay. Keep in mind that these processes are not always in place. They are a temporary means to prevent money owed from disappearing further. Continue reading
An employee in California can be terminated without a reason. In fact, they can be let go for any reason. This is what you call ‘at will’ employment. Unless an employee is given specified assurances stating otherwise, then all California employment is considered to be ‘at will’. The law does prevent California employers from failing to promote, demoting, or engaging in various adverse employment actions, providing their actions are motivated by any intent that is prohibited by law. Continue reading
To run your own business is no picnic. You need to be creative, innovative, and careful when handling a business. There are a lot of responsibilities involved with running a business, and protecting your business is right at the top of the list. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Several entities are involved in construction litigation. Between the suppliers of construction materials, government permit agencies, contractors, architecture firms, property owners, litigation law can be very complex. A Coachella Valley litigation attorney is highly recommended to manage these parties. Continue reading
There has been a change in the practice of law. This has come about because many are turning to mediation to assist with settlement negotiations for litigated cases. The court systems have recently required parties to mediate in order to alleviate the overburdened legal system. Continue reading
At some point or another, any business will need a Palm Springs commercial litigation law firm to help them with dispute. In many cases, a larger business may even need to use a law firm on a regular basis. Continue reading
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 Continue reading
More and more private business owners are noticing the “at will” employment approach for their business. This type of employment means that an employer does not have to give any employee an advanced notice of termination of their job, nor does the employer have to justify to the employee why they are being relieved of their duties. This law upholds the fact that employers do not have to give a good reason for termination of the employee. Continue reading
