Business Litigation Law Blog
My Staffing Agency Got Sued Over Meal and Rest Breaks I Didn’t Control. Am I Still Liable?
Your staffing agency places workers with client businesses across Southern California. Those clients set the schedule, assign the tasks, and supervise the work day to...
California Business Acquisition Due Diligence: A Step-by-Step Legal Checklist for Buyers
Buying a business is one of the most significant financial decisions a California entrepreneur can make. The opportunity may look attractive on paper, but the...
Sued by Westlake Financial? What California Business Owners Need to Know
If you searched "I'm being sued by Westlake Financial" or "lawsuit against me by Westlake Financial," you probably just got served a summons and complaint,...
A Company Falsely Listed Me as Its CFO. What Do I Do Now?
You searched your own name online, or a bank pulled a report on you, or a letter from a state agency showed up with your...
Lyfe Law Demand Letter: A California Employer’s Guide to Responding to Stacked Wage Claims
The letter from Lyfe Law arrives, and the first thing you notice is the length. There is not one alleged violation. There are eight, or...
Laurel Employment Law Demand Letter: How California Employers Should Respond
A demand letter from Laurel Employment Law lands in your inbox or your mailbox. It tells a story. The employee's name appears repeatedly. The alleged...
Before You Sign as a Personal Guarantor with Westlake Financial: What Dealership Owners Should Know
If you're a dealership owner and Westlake Financial or Westlake Flooring Services is asking you to personally guarantee a floorplan line of credit or master...
Lawyers for Employee and Consumer Rights Demand Letter: A California Employer Response Guide
A demand letter from Lawyers for Employee and Consumer Rights, sometimes referenced as LFECR, lands on your desk. The letter is heavy on California wage...
Someone Says They Own Part of My Business. What Should I Do?
A former friend, contractor, or early collaborator has just told you, in an email, a text, or across your own conference table, that they own...