There are many good reasons to enter a business partnership with someone. Yet, like any relationship between two people, there is a fair chance that things will not work out. While it is unlikely that the pheromones and hormones that can cloud people’s judgment when...
Year: 2022
Can you negotiate a commercial lease?
As someone who is looking for a commercial property to rent, one of the things you might not yet have considered is working with an attorney who can help you negotiate the lease on that property. You may want to consider it, though, because the right negotiation...
What is the emotional toll of estate litigation?
One of the goals of estate planning is to leave behind things that can assist the family in the future. Yet, sometimes the lasting legacy of an estate ends up being a traumatic family feud. If you feel a loved one’s estate plan is unfair, you may decide to go to court...
Damages in contract-related business litigation
Savvy business owners know that utilizing solid contracts is an ideal way to prevent breaches and other business agreement legal issues. Using simple language to detail the terms in a contract leaves little room for misunderstandings and accidental violations. When a...
What is the problem with expecting your business to last forever?
Optimism can help you through the tough early stages of starting a business. Yet blind optimism is something you could come to regret. A healthy dose of realism will go a long way to protect your interests. Many businesses do not make it past the first few years What...
Can you tell employees not to talk about their wages?
As a business owner, you don't want there to be conflicts between your employees. You know that employees may feel frustrated if they learn that other workers are earning more than they are. As a result, you decide to ask them not to discuss their wages with each...
Does the Fair Housing Act affect mobile park owners?
The California Fair Housing Act (CFHA) is a law that was enacted to protect people from discrimination when they are looking for housing. This includes mobile home parks. If you are the owner of a mobile home park, it is essential to understand how the CFHA affects...
CalSavers deadline for small businesses is June 30
California law currently requires most employers to offer a qualified employee retirement plan (such as a 401(k)) or enroll their employees in the state-sponsored CalSavers program. For employers who do not otherwise offer a qualified retirement plan option, the June...
Business fraud could negatively impact your company
Facing accusations of business fraud is something that you should take seriously because your business’s reputation could be damaged. In some cases, lawsuits that you face could end up harming your business’s bottom line or result in heavy fines and penalties that...
Family-run businesses pose unique challenges
There are many successfully run family businesses across the country. However, as with any form of business operation, family-run operations face numerous challenges. Personal relationships don’t always transfer smoothly into professional relationships, and a...