On behalf of Klein & Wilson | May 24, 2019 | Business Litigation
Klein & Wilson is pleased to report that following a $1,162,660 jury verdict in its client’s favor, the defendants settled the case by agreeing to pay Klein & Wilson‘s client $1,850,000. The client formed an advertising agency with four previous colleagues...
On behalf of Klein & Wilson | May 2, 2019 | Business Litigation
While two percentage points may seem like a very small difference in power in running a company, those two percentage points can make all the difference in the world. Under the law, there is an immense difference between being a 51 percent owner and a 49 percent...
On behalf of Klein & Wilson | Nov 6, 2018 | Blog, Business Litigation, Legal Malpractice
Emily Post, the Queen of etiquette, said, “there is no excuse for the most unfilial act of all–deception.” While she was advising on an unrelated subject, her message rings true for attorneys.New California Rule of Professional Conduct, rule 4.3 is...
On behalf of Klein & Wilson | Feb 15, 2018 | Business Litigation
Despite what they may say about litigation, companies do not want to be dragged kicking and screaming to into lawsuits; especially when they believe that the suit is an organized form of bullying or exploitation. Nevertheless, in today’s business climate, this...
On behalf of Klein & Wilson | Jan 9, 2018 | Business Litigation
If you are creating a brand through a start-up company, customer lists and feedback are nearly as valuable as your offerings. After all, knowing how your customers think, shop and react to new products are essential to remaining relevant in the marketplace. Suffice it...
On behalf of Klein & Wilson | Oct 26, 2017 | Business Litigation
In a business partnership, there are many decisions to make. Some of these decisions can have big financial implications for a business, and thus major ramifications for all of the partners.Among these are decisions related to contractors. This includes decisions on...
On behalf of Klein & Wilson | Sep 14, 2017 | Business Litigation
While the old adage “you’re not doing well in business until you get sued” may have lost some of its luster in today’s economy, the specter of a lawsuit is something entrepreneurs and business owners should never dismiss out of hand. To some, a...
On behalf of Klein & Wilson | Sep 6, 2017 | Business Litigation
In today’s marketplace, competition among burger chains involves more than just McDonald’s, Burger King and Wendy’s. Upstart chains such as Smashburger, Shake Shack and Burger Burger are providing stiff competition to fast food stalwarts. Like other...
On behalf of Klein & Wilson | Jul 27, 2017 | Business Litigation
In the course of litigation, one thing is certain: discovery. This is the process of gathering information from opposing parties (or specifically related third parties) to identify or resolve issues in the case. Sometimes discovery will consist of written...
On behalf of Klein & Wilson | Jul 20, 2017 | Business Litigation
In prior posts, we have highlighted why it is important for companies to protect proprietary information, as such data can be vital to the success of a business. It also can have legal implications because of how negligent perseveration of private information,...
