No entrepreneur wants to think about the possibility of their business literally going up in flames. However, the possibility of wildfires and simple accidents forces you into a position in which you must think about how to protect your business interest in case of a...
In business, you have an obligation to protect employee, client and company data. If personal information becomes compromised, the individuals affected could hold you liable. One of the most common ways for cybercriminals to access personal data is through the use of...
Owning a company means you rely on your employees to act with dignity. Their conduct can reflect on your organization's brand, image and competitiveness. The uncertainty of knowing how your employees will act may create stress. Knowing some strategies for preventing...
When going through a divorce, even an uncontested one, it is highly possible for arguments and disagreements to break out. This is why it is important to have guiding forces lending a helping hand. Mediators often fill that role for divorcing couples. But what...
An attorney has a number of professional duties, not only to clients but also to other legal counsel and the court. Not following these duties can result in numerous legal consequences, including an unsuccessful outcome for a client. If you are a client and think your...
Property owners in California want to have the ability to insure their homes and businesses at affordable rates. This protects their assets in the case of storms and fires and other unpredictable disasters. In Florida, the home insurance industry faces serious...
Retail businesses and their insurance advisors should be aware of a little known exclusion in commercial liability policies called the "inspection exclusion." In a January 31 decision in a coverage dispute between Home Depot and its insurer, Twin City Fire Ins. Co.,...
You can never know for certain when a natural disaster will happen. However, depending on where you live in California, the chances of such an occurrence happening are rather slim. Still, knowing that your home has adequate protection can provide a lot of comfort and...
Lawyering is client-focused, and as with any customer-facing role, there are some people whose business is just not worth the money. Your client can fire you at any moment, but unfortunately, the California bar does not afford you that same privilege. If you need to...
As a business owner, you will find many uses for contracts. They exist between companies, contract employees and providers of various services. In order to keep your contract as airtight as possible, it is important to cover your bases. A severability clause can help...
