Business Law

The sudden death of a business partner can shake your company's foundation. This tragic event can be emotionally and financially devastating. Beverly Hills business owners who prepare for these unforeseen circumstances can better safeguard their enterprises and...

A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is a critical tool for protecting sensitive business information, but not all NDAs hold up in court. Ensuring your NDA is enforceable requires careful drafting and compliance with key legal principles.  Here are the essential...

Business succession planning is important for the continued success of a company. However, there are many misconceptions about this process. These myths can prevent business owners from making essential plans, leading to potential problems later on.  It is important...

Business succession planning is closely related to estate planning. Many people consider it because they are passing a family business onto the next generation. They can certainly see the benefits for their immediate family members of having a clear, well-defined plan...

A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) can be an important tool in protecting your business trade secrets, confidential information and intellectual property from being disclosed to unauthorized parties. As legal documents, it helps to understand that mistakes can...

The fewer legal disputes a business faces, the more it can focus on expanding and remaining profitable. Nonetheless, disputes are inevitable from time to time.  If your business relies on the products and services of different suppliers, then preventing disputes in...

A business succession plan is a form of protection for a company. Owners, managers and executives can benefit from putting together thorough plans to allow someone else to take over their job. Ideally, there will be plenty of time to plan that transition and provide...

California’s real estate market is somewhat confusing, with various laws and regulations that must be followed. Failure to meet the requirements and standards can result in issues for sellers.  Learning more about the state’s real estate laws can help you take the...

A business’ success relies on several variables, one of which is the company’s structure. It is crucial for the business’ goals and priorities to be perfectly aligned with its entity. This is because an entity’s formation also dictates a company’s liability extent and...

Starting a new business in California always comes with risk, which is one reason why people start formal business entities. They want to protect themselves from legal liability and reduce the taxes that they may have to pay if the business proves successful. People...