Employers typically have the legal right to monitor their employees’ work in whatever way they choose. People who work in telephone customer service jobs know that their conversations can be monitored. Customers hear a message to this effect when they call. Employers...
When a small business owner files for bankruptcy, it has a ripple effect. Among those to feel the impact are their landlords. What do you need to know if you have a commercial tenant who’s filing for either Chapter 7 or Chapter 11 bankruptcy? First, there are some...
As your company grows, its structure may start to change. You might no longer be able to juggle client meetings, process orders and manage customer relations on your own anymore. At this point, you may decide to look for some assistance in the form of a business...
You come up with what you think is a compelling business name that tells clients what your company does and what value you provide. You've worked with artists on branding, and you're all set to launch your company. Before legally filing to name the company, you search...
When your business is flourishing, your competitors may not be too happy about it. Rumors may surface that you are engaging in unfair business practices even though your company complies with the law. In the end, these falsehoods may cost your business customers or...
As a landlord, you are probably aware that disputes are bound to arise between you and the tenants at some point in time. Unfortunately, such misunderstandings are almost unavoidable, and it is essential that you know how to deal with them. There is no clear-cut way...
Save The Date! Join Us for a day of Networking at our Clay Shoot Before the MHI Convention and Expo! Date & Time: Sunday, April 10, 2022 / 9:00 a.m. - Noon Improve business opportunities during the Manufactured Housing Institute’s (MHI) Congress & Expo with an...
The misappropriation of a trust and the assets it holds is a serious problem that could lead to criminal penalties for the trustee. Trustees who embezzle funds or remove assets may be held personally liable for doing so. If you believe that a trustee has embezzled or...
Back in October 2019, California passed a new law (AB 51) that forbids employers from forcing mandatory arbitration clauses on their employees as a condition of their employment. Naturally, a lot of businesses weren’t pleased. Therefore, it was almost immediately met...
Hart Kienle Pentecost (HKP) shareholder and managing partner, Andrew Kienle, recently prevailed in a two-week trust and estate litigation trial in Orange County. In the case, HKP represented the respondent, who was being sued by his brothers to challenge the validity...
