As a business owner, contracts are essential since they operate as the framework for agreements and uphold mutual trust and responsibility. However, there are times when one side does not carry out the requirements outlined in the agreement. This is referred to as a...
Contract breach
Dissolving a business partnership without hurting your interests
Sometimes in business things simply fail to work out as expected. If a business partnership is no longer tenable, the only sensible thing you can do is dissolve the partnership so each party can go their separate ways. No matter the reasons, if you decide to sever...
Is litigation the only option in a partnership contract breach?
Starting a business requires time, work and effort. You may decide to take on a partner to help ease some of the stress and burden you face. While this can be a smart tactic, not all partnerships work out. While it’s smart to create a partnership agreement that...
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...
How to handle a breach of contract
Owning a business means you will likely have agreements with multiple entities. You may establish contracts with vendors, partners, clients and more. The purpose of the contract is to outline each party’s responsibilities in the business relationship along with...
What you can do to minimize your chances of a construction defects lawsuit
Three types of construction defects exist. There are workmanship, materials and design ones. These may lead to a structural problem or damage property, potentially injure someone and cause them some financial loss. As the contractor, you must exercise a certain...
Understanding mechanic’s liens
Unless you have turned your construction company into an exercise in philanthropy, where you go around doing work for free, you probably need to get paid for your work. That is how you pay your employees and make a living for yourself. Unfortunately, some people out...
Access and modifications to mobile home lots in parks
Mobile homeowners are free to do what they want with the interior of the dwelling. When they reside in a mobile home park, there are limits to what they’re allowed to do outside. As a park owner or management company, it is imperative that you clearly convey the...
Always get your contracts in writing
If you are ever entering a business transaction with someone else, and it requires a contract, make sure you get that contract in writing. Do not fall prey to the lure of the handshake deal or the verbal contract. You may just be creating a lot of issues for yourself...
New Court Decision Holds There Is No Attorney-Client Relationship Giving Rise to Privileged Communications Between Counsel for the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) and Complaining Individuals
A recent appellate decision in Wood v. Superior Court (Jamacha), made clear that those who file complaints with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) do not have an attorney-client relationship with counsel for DFEH and thus communications...