Business Litigation Law Blog
Breach of Fiduciary Duty: What It Is and How Business Owners Can Prove It
A breach of fiduciary duty under California law is a failure by a person or entity to act in the best interests of a business...
How to Defend Against Product Liability Lawsuits
For many companies, a product liability lawsuit can feel like an existential threat. These cases often arise suddenly, escalate quickly, and place significant pressure on...
Common Examples of Shareholder Derivative Suits — And When They Are Most Likely to Succeed
A shareholder derivative suit is a lawsuit brought by a shareholder on behalf of the corporation against directors, officers, or other insiders who have harmed...
Alternative Dispute Resolution for California Business Owners: A Practical Guide to Faster, Cost-Effective Solutions
Your California business faces a serious contract dispute with a key supplier. Traditional litigation could take 18 months and cost $200,000 in legal fees, not...
What Rights Do Small Business Owners Have if There Is a Contract Breach?
In California, small business owners have the right to enforce the terms of a valid agreement through the civil court system. Depending on the specifics...
What to Do When a Business Partner Sues You
You just got served with a lawsuit from your business partner. Maybe you saw it coming, perhaps with months of tension, disagreements about money, or...
When Your Employee’s Work Vehicle Accident Becomes a Lawsuit Against Your Business: A California Business Owner’s Defense Guide
Your delivery driver rear-ends another vehicle while rushing to complete the day's route. A sales representative causes a multi-car collision during a client visit. Your...
How Reputation Management and Legal Strategy Work Together in a PR Crisis
Picture this: Your California business wakes up to a viral social media post making serious allegations against your company. Within hours, the story spreads across...
Managing Leave, Mental Health, and Complex Disability Accommodations in California Workplaces
California employers face increasingly complex disability accommodation scenarios that go beyond traditional physical disabilities. The rise in mental health accommodation requests, the expanding use of...