Leasing a commercial space is not the same thing as renting an apartment. While residential leases are often boilerplate documents drafted by the landlord, a good commercial lease is tailored to the specific needs of both the landlord and the…
A partnership exists whenever two or more persons go into business together. A general partnership–one where the partners share all profits and losses–does not require a written agreement to exist. Of course, it is generally advisable to have one. Other…
Trespassing is when someone unlawfully enters or occupies your property with the intent to interfere with your ownership rights. In some cases, trespassing is a criminal offense. Other times, trespassing can lead to a situation known as “adverse possession.” Adverse…
Arbitration often provides a less expensive and less time-consuming alternative to traditional litigation when it comes to resolving business disputes. Indeed, many employers prefer to use arbitration agreements when dealing with employment law-related matters, such as allegations of workplace discrimination…
California is an at-will employment state, which means you can terminate your employees for any reason or no reason at all. However, as an employer who does not want any trouble with the law, it makes sense to wonder, “Can…
Many people and entities form partnerships to do business together. No matter how amicable your business partnership is or how much you trust your business partner, a partnership dispute may arise. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t even need to…
The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN Act) is a California state law that provides some important legal protections to employees who are facing the prospect of mass layoffs at their company. California’s Warn Act adds to protections already…
Are you considering litigation a contract dispute? If so, it is crucial that you know whether or not your agreement contains a forum selection. It is a type of contract provision that is regularly included in modern commercial agreements. In…
Wage and hour regulations provide crucial legal protections to employees. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt workers are guaranteed overtime wages for all hours they put in on the job beyond 40 in a given week. Unfortunately, not…
Business partners are not always on the same page. Indeed, even the best of partners can end up in a serious dispute over an important issue. When a disagreement escalates to a full-blown dispute, it has the potential to cause…