A Client-Focused Approach to Business and Real Estate Law
In the world of business, shareholders of closely held corporations, or members of limited liability companies, owe what is called a fiduciary dutiy both to their respective company and to each other. In other words, no matter what their agreements say, each member...
It is said that we do contracts every day. From the moment we walk into a store and buy something, we are engaged in a contractual agreement with the store where we are buying their product in exchange for money. Contracts are the foundation for several businesses....
In small to mid-sized businesses, shareholders typically know each other. They may be family, friends or acquaintances from the same community. However, in business, it is vital to maintain professionalism in the legal documentation and operations of your business to...
As a small business owner, you’ve likely signed many contracts—and you will likely sign many more. Usually, these business agreements are simple and straightforward. You and the other party agree to an arrangement, and then you follow through on that arrangement. The...
California’s ‘Assembly Bill 5,’ AB-5, was signed into law last year and came into effect on January 1, 2020. The ‘gig-worker law’ reclassifies many gig workers as employees with the associated entitlements to minimum wage, paid sick leave and overtime pay. How the law...
Antitrust laws are focused on removing unfair restraints from trade and commerce. Antitrust laws, whose foundation lies in the Sherman Act and Clayton Act, may be enforced in two ways: The state attorney general can sue on the state’s behalf to end an unfair practice...
A portable charger sold at Disney theme parks is the focus of a lawsuit for $5 million over breach of contract and false advertising. According to the lawsuit, the $30 FuelRod is a portable phone and tablet charger initially advertised with ‘free unlimited swaps’ at...
High-profile real estate transactions often draw interest from parties outside of the buyer and seller. For instance, it may be necessary to get approval from the zoning board. Or neighbors may object for various reasons. The latter situation could impact the...
A California landlord has filed a breach of contract lawsuit against the troubled coworking company WeWork. In a lawsuit filed in San Francisco on Sept. 24, the landlord claims that WeWork frequently engages in noisy and disruptive construction activity during normal...
California is known for being one of the states with the highest tax rates. Subsequently, many entrepreneurs choose to live in tax havens, such as Nevada or Texas, to avoid paying state income taxes and other obligations. However, California has found a new way to...