It is ubiquitous for landlords and tenants to have disagreements over various issues. If the parties are genuinely unable to resolve those issues, there are steps that you can take. It is important to note that California law can be biased toward the tenants because...
Protecting Your Business
Business Litigation
What is ADR?
Litigation can be costly to resolve conflicts involving your business, and owners often want to avoid these costs. In California, four different types of Alternative Dispute Resolution allow companies to accomplish this. These four alternatives to litigation include:...
How to defend yourself against unfair business practices
If ever there was a good example of the proverb “The best defense is a good offense,” it’s navigating business litigation. You can certainly take steps to proactively shield your business from disputes and bad actors, but the real work begins when problems come...
What causes a business dispute?
When you do business, eventually, you may – almost certainly – have a dispute. Disputes can happen between business partners, competitors, customers or employees. Disputes, very basically, are when your interests and another party diverge. "Diverging interests" is an...
Is your business partner stealing from the company?
Business partnerships are built on trust. A robust partnership or operating agreement can help solidify this trust and establish the guidelines and boundaries necessary for you both to work effectively together. But even with these parameters set up, you may be...
Is winning a lawsuit the only way to protect your business?
Even when enjoying major returns on investment, entrepreneurs know that a single legal dispute could mean the downfall of a business. Some people might ask which option makes the most sense – to litigate or not to litigate? But if you're like many business owners,...
What is a fiduciary duty?
Fiduciary duties are as wide-ranging as job descriptions, but those with a fiduciary duty often work in the financial or business sectors. The term defines expectations of trust and reliance on other entities who act on behalf of their clients or partners. The duty...
What Is An Unfair Business Practice?
While many businesses operate in an open and honest manner, there are unfortunately many that will not abide by such standards. In some cases, businesses resort to deceptive, unlawful, unfair or fraudulent acts or practices – which, in the end, can cause great harm....
Mediation In Business Disputes
Disagreements often arise in the business world that may be internal disputes among those who own, manage, or are employed in the operation or external disputes with outside parties, such as competitors, other businesses, customers, patrons, governmental agencies, and...
Methods Of Handling Partnership Disputes
Business partnerships are commonly likened to a marriage, where those involved have close contact with one another on a daily basis as they work towards a shared goal. In a partnership, it is extremely important to delineate the rights, benefits, and responsibilities...