Sharing ownership of your business with a partner can benefit you in numerous ways. It can increase the investment capital you have when starting the company, which can help you get the idea off the ground before your competitors establish themselves. You may need...
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How to deal with blackmail from a former employee
It is not uncommon for the relationship between an employer and a former employee to deteriorate, especially if the employment contract ended on bad terms. If an employee is blackmailing or threatening your business, you need to act. Legally speaking, blackmail is...
The pros and cons of business mergers
You’re a private business owner and you're particularly close with another private business owner. You both go out to lunch every day and engage in vibrant conversations. Suddenly, the topic of business merging comes up. You and your friend wonder if merging your...
3 tips that can help when you’re going through a merger
A business merger pulls the strengths of two companies together to open up a bigger share of the market. The two companies become one larger business. There are usually some growing pains when this happens. One of the most important things to remember is that you...
Fake online reviews can be a form of unfair competition
Your competitors may resent your success. Those who are truly capable of offering something better than what the competition provides may find that other businesses begrudge the impact of their success on the local market. Word of mouth about your great prices or...
Ensure your company complies with rest break laws
California has very specific rest break laws that all employers must comply with. Understanding the requirements for all breaks is imperative so you can determine whether the laws are being followed or not. Most importantly, employees must be off the clock for rest...
Have your competitors engaged in industrial espionage?
Healthy and legal competition can drive innovation and can help inspire your workforce. Unfair competition, on the other hand, may make it unduly difficult for your company to turn a profit and remain in business. There are many forms of unfair competition that could...
Promoting religious tolerance in your company
The United States and California especially are multicultural melting pots. People of all backgrounds and creeds make significant contributions to society. As a business owner, you want your company to promote diversity and inclusion. Some of your staff may practice...
Was it a breach of your partnership agreement to force you out?
When you invest in a new business or leave your job to focus solely on a startup, you take significant personal risk. Although the promise of possible compensation is there if you succeed, you and your partner both gamble on the success of the concept and of your...
Business law advocates receive comprehensive education, training
Whether you are new to running a business or you are a seasoned veteran, you will likely need legal guidance at some point. To name just one example, a disgruntled former employee might target your company in a discrimination claim. Once you decide that you need legal...