When you form a business, getting your contracts right will be crucial to your future success. It only takes one poorly written one to put all your hard-earned progress at risk. Each business relationship you have will require a unique contract. Yet every one of them...
Undue influence is a form of manipulation or coercion. It usually happens when there is a power difference between two individuals, such as when one is a caretaker for the other. When looking at estate planning, this manipulation is something that can happen to the...
Whether someone is assaulted on your premises or you have a disgruntled ex-employee claiming they experienced on-the-job discrimination, it’s never pleasant to have the threat of a lawsuit hanging over your head. At the same time, you need to be proactive about your...
When you’re setting up a new business, or buying an established one, people always tell you that you should make sure you do your due diligence first. Makes sense, doesn’t it? You should know exactly what you’re getting into before you embark on any new business...
When you have an older loved one in your family who is physically weak or struggling with cognitive decline, you may worry about their quality of life and the treatment they receive from other people in your family or at a care facility. Elder abuse can take many...
A homeowner association, or an HOA, is typically a community of homes that were manufactured for that purpose. People who buy homes in the community want to follow the rules set up by the HOA because they are looking for that homogenous community environment. These...
Most employers are aware that California imposes a duty on them to provide a safe workplace for their employees. In keeping with that philosophy, the Legislature recently enacted a new law dealing with workplace safety during natural disasters or other emergency...
You’ve had your business for a long time and you think it’s time to move on. Maybe you want to start a fresh business in a new field or move forward to a better view. Whatever the case, your business is up for sale and you’re waiting for prospecting buyers. While you...
We often associate morality clauses or “morals clauses” with public figures. An actor hired to star in a movie or an athlete signed to represent a line of sneakers likely has a morals clause in their contract stating that it can be terminated if they do or say...
You’ve taken the bold step of going into business on your own. This can be a rewarding move, but there are also a number of challenges that you’ll need to overcome. The reality is that many new businesses don’t make it. That’s not to say that yours can’t be a raving...
