One way that a number of contract disputes in California actually start is when someone who feels they are getting the worse side of a deal say that they did not sign the agreement. Once a person states that they did not actually sign when they did, a large and expensive legal battle may ensue. However, by having a notary witness signatures to the contract, this is no longer the case.
Billionaire facing lawsuit from his son's business partner
Pacific Investment Management Company's co-founder remained a partner at the company until very recently. After his departure, however, other partners at the firm claimed that billionaire damaged the company. Now, in addition to those allegations, the man is facing a lawsuit from his son's former business partner.
Protecting a trademark against infringement
California business owners recognize that a trademark is an important facet in a commercial world, enabling a company to establish its identity while encouraging easy recognition by customers. Unfortunately, successful trademarks can be easy targets for copying due to the desire of others to capitalize on the success of the companies that have created them.