Are you stuck in the middle of a business dispute with a partner, shareholder or customer? Do you have concerns about working things out without going to court? There are times when litigation is the only answer to your problem, but you shouldn't go down this path...
Business Litigation
Klein & Wilson Wins A Breach of Shareholder Agreement Jury Trial
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 's client $1,850,000. The client formed an advertising agency with four...
Be Careful in Becoming a Minority Shareholder in a Corporation or Minority Member in a Limited Liability Company
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...
When talking to unrepresented people – don’t deceive them
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 designed to...
Does Your Business Have a Litigation Readiness Plan? While the nation's economy continues to improve, the landscape for corporate lawsuits does not appear ready for change. Indeed, the number of pending cases may decrease over course of 2016 given a continued emphasis...
What you should know about settlement conferences
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...
Why data collection best practices are essential
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...
Partnerships and contractor compensation decisions
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...
Three ways to protect your business after being sued
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 lawsuit is more than...
In-N-Out Burger files trademark suit to protect its brand
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...