No one starts a business expecting to face legal disputes, but conflicts are inevitable. When facing conflicts over a broken contract or disagreements with a business partner, many legal avenues are available to you. If options like mediation fail, then you may need...
Business Litigation
Protecting your reputation while pursuing a business lawsuit
Pursuing a business lawsuit can protect your company's interests, but it can also present risks to your reputation. The public nature of legal disputes and the potential for negative publicity call for careful action to protect the business's image. Established...
Klein & Wilson Wins $18.2 Million Binding Arbitration Award and Receives Check For $18,381,726.51 – 100% Of The Award
Klein & Wilson represented an egg broker against an egg farm that contracted to sell all its eggs to the broker. The farm experienced a total loss because of a fire. After the farm renewed its flock, the farm experienced another total loss due to avian influenza....
4 signs of accounting malpractice
In the world of commerce, financial matters are the backbone of any enterprise. Sound accounting practices ensure that a business remains healthy and sustainable. However, sometimes, accounting malpractice can creep into the picture. 1. Unexplained discrepancies One...
Taking Action: Knowing When to Pursue a Breach of Contract Claim
Contracts form the backbone of many professional and personal relationships, and business owners might not always know how to handle them. Navigating the complexities of contracts can be challenging, but understanding when to pursue a breach of contract claim is...
What is accounting malpractice?
Accountant negligence is a substantial liability for companies. Recognizing the signs of accounting malpractice could save your business from costly damages and debilitating litigation. Accounting malpractice defined Actionable accounting malpractice occurs when an...
Accounting malpractice and negligent tax advice
When you run a business, the last thing you want to find out is that someone has given you bad accounting advice. You want to know that the information you receive is fair and accurate, so that you can make decisions that are good for your business. If you are...
Don’t let claims of unfair competition damage your company
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...
3 business partner issues that need direct attention
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...
Put Yourself in the Best Position of Maintaining Confidentiality with Public Relations Firms
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...