Shareholder disputes are common no matter the size of the organization. From minority shareholders feeling underrepresented to disagreements over the future direction of the company, numerous disputes can grow into heated debates. One common source of conflict,...
While most lawyers you’ll meet will act as though they are the best, the smartest and the most effective at what they do, this is not always the case. There are attorneys who are negligent in any number of ways. As noted in a previous blog post, there are a number of...
When two parties have a conflict, it’s extremely common to settle the case before it reaches a court. In fact, the majority of cases are settled by the parties’ attorneys and don’t make it to the litigation stage. But sometimes, an attorney will pressure their client...
Southern California is an immensely vibrant and busy area when it comes to commercial activity. Proven business principals and enterprising startup entrepreneurs are at the forefront of an economic dynamism that is unrivaled in depth and scope anywhere else in the...
You’ve probably encountered people in the legal profession who act like they know everything there is to know. However, despite how attorneys with big egos portray themselves, most recognize that they have significant gaps in their knowledge. This is why lawyers often...
Running a business with help can often make certain matters easier. As a result, you may have felt confident that moving forward with your business idea with a partner was the best way to go about starting your company. At first, your operations may have run smoothly,...
Running a successful business can bring about admiration and jealousy from outside parties and other companies. Though you may do your best to ensure that your company follows California business regulations and conducts all operations in good faith, it may not...
When you need legal assistance, you do not want to ask just anyone for advice. You undoubtedly want a professional legal advocate who has the knowledge, education and experience to handle your case. Because choosing an attorney is an important step to take in any...
Having a business partner is an important part of operating a company for many California entrepreneurs. You likely started your business venture with your chosen partner because you believed that you could achieve professional success together. At first, everything...
A word of caution to litigants who retain a public relations (“PR”) firm to spin the media narrative in their favor: your communications likely are not privileged under California law. Here are two tips litigants should consider when working with a PR firm. What is...
