Whether you run a large company or a small firm, it is important to review the different threats to your business' sucess and future. Litigation is an especially concerning issue for many companies and if your firm ends up in court, you need to look for ways to...
Business Litigation
What are some tips for avoiding litigation?
Because litigation is time-consuming and can potentially cost you valuable business relationships, most business owners want to avoid it as much as possible. There are alternatives to litigation like arbitration and mediation, but it is wise to try and solve problems...
Do money problems release you from honoring employee contracts?
After revealing your company's financial struggles and letting a few employees go, you learn that one of them wants to take legal action against you. Do accusations of violating an employment contract have any merit during such difficult monetary times? Chron explores...
What is litigation and appeals?
If you own a business, it is likely that you will come in conflict with another entity or person at some point. Generally, it is smart to try and avoid litigation at all possible. This is why mediation and arbitration are popular alternative means of avoiding...
Does your business require a non-compete clause?
Ensuring employees have a complete and thorough knowledge of your small business is critical to the success of your company. The last thing you want, however, is for your employees to share this inside information with competing companies. When used properly, a...
What happened with gig workers and the new employee classification law?
California passed a controversial new law that changed the worker classifications. The changes made it much more difficult for many companies to classify workers as independent contractors due to a provision that said independent contractors cannot do work that is...
Holding a competing business accountable for wrongdoing
As a business owner, you likely face pressure on a daily basis. From problems with staff members to financial hardships brought on by the current economic climate, there are many different difficulties that many businesses struggle with. However, it is especially...
What are some warnings of a problem client?
Being selective about which clients you take is good for your business. Working with problem clients will result in many headaches, such as constant changes to the project, muddled directives, and a reluctance to remit money owed when it is due. While the above is...
Why do business owners want to avoid litigation?
California business owners like you must prepare to face disputes in the future. Even if one never happens, it is good to not get taken off your guard. This means looking through dispute resolution methods available to you. Litigation is one of these methods. In...
How do arbitration and mediation compare?
California business owners like you do your best to avoid disputes. Unfortunately, it is a big risk of running a business. Not everyone will get along. Even established partners can have disagreements and arguments at times. So where does that leave you? Having a big...