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...
Business Litigation
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...
What professional duties do accountants owe?
A certified public accountant may perform many services for you, such as personal financial planning, wealth management, investment advisory and tax planning. An accountant can also assist with audits and attestation. According to the CPA Journal, accountants owe a...
What are common business disputes?
Not everyone gets along all the time in the business world. When discord arises within or between companies, it may result in a court appearance. Regardless of your experience in the business world, it never hurts to review some common disputes that may occur. Having...
Contention arises regarding business interruption claims
It is typical for a business that pays a monthly premium for property insurance to place a claim when property damage occurs, but ultimately it is up to the insurance company to determine whether or not the claim should be paid out. When something happens and an...
Focusing on a business dispute amid other challenges
As a business owner, you likely have various hurdles to overcome on a daily basis. For example, disagreement between management and staff members, financial concerns related to operations, issues with customers and many other challenges make life hard for many...
