Partial, material and total breach of contract claims
When businesses or individuals in California and around the country are sued for failing to honor the terms of a legally binding agreement, the lawsuits are based on an alleged
California Business Litigation Law Blog
Complications can trigger patent infringement claims
Licensing agreements and other legal tools generally enable businesses to earn revenue, but a patent infringement claim can bring everything to a sudden halt. Most initial claims of patent infringement
What constitutes insurance companies acting in bad faith?
Insurance companies in California usually have more experience negotiating and settling claims than policy holders. For this reason, courts hold them under good faith. A provider that acts in bad
Mediating real estate disputes
Real estate is about much more than simply buying or selling a piece of property. California residents may be surprised to learn that there is a long legal process involved
Understanding shareholder rights
A company’s value can be directly harmed by unscrupulous actions committed by a director, CEO, or other high-ranking official within the company. When that company is owned by shareholders, those
How the law treats trade secrets
Companies in California and throughout the country have multiple methods of protecting their intellectual property. One way of protecting a recipe, manufacturing process or other confidential information is by labeling
The basics of real estate development
Real estate has long been regarded as one of the best investments anyone can make, but it can be complex. It’s not a traditional instrument, like an interest-earning savings account
How to invest in commercial real estate
Many single-family home investors in California and other U.S. states eventually graduate from the residential to the commercial arena. Commercial real estate ranges from multifamily apartments and restaurants to office
Factors to consider before ending a business partnership
Ending a business partnership in California can be stressful and time-consuming, but there are steps that individuals can take to make the process easier. By evaluating their options and coming