Steady growth in America’s economy means that opportunities for individuals to start their own businesses will increase as well. There are a number of trends that speak towards this possibility. This post will highlight specific areas of growth and financial...
Month: May 2017
Trademarks can become the beloved face of a business
You are at the grocery store stocking up on the basics you and your family need for the week. While in the beverage section look around you. What are you drawn to? What did you put into your cart?Maybe you picked the American classic Coca-Cola. You like the taste. But...
Coach and Kate Spade to merge
It’s no secret that retailers are struggling in 2017. Recent news about the fall of Macy’s earnings and JC Penney’s struggles exemplify the challenges retailers deal with as more customers search for merchandise online as opposed to in stores....
When is a house problem technically a legal defect?
Anyone who has owned a home is likely to refer to home ownership as a bittersweet experience. Yes, being a homeowner is part of the American dream. A sense of pride comes with having afforded a house and providing a home for your family to enjoy.Then, however, there...
The Ninth Circuit Expands the Reach of Retaliation Claims under Dodd-Frank
If your client is an employer in any of the states in the Ninth Circuit, including California, the client's chances of being sued for a retaliatory discharge under Dodd-Frank may have increased exponentially. Dodd-Frank, among many things, prohibits an employer from...