Retaining trade secrets and preventing employee poaching can be particularly difficult in highly competitive industries such as California's tech industry. One area of technology where competition is quickly rising is the connected fitness market, which provides...
Month: May 2015
Bill would prohibit termination of grocery store workers in 90 days after a merger
Compliance with state and federal employment laws is always an important consideration when an employer merges with or acquires another company. In industries with high rates of consolidation, companies tend to have heightened union concerns and may even draw the...
Though optimistic, L.A. businesses concerned about taxes, minimum wage hike
Amid reports that business owners in Los Angeles County are more optimistic about this year's business conditions compared to last year's, owners still share some serious concerns, not the least of which is government regulation in the form of the citywide minimum...
Small business sues Skechers over use of ‘Yoga Pants for Your Feet’ slogan
While you don't necessarily have to register your trademark with the government in order to exercise your right to the mark, registration is a good idea.Legitimate use of a trademark in the course of business can establish your right to the mark, but having the mark...
How can my business be remedied after a breach of contract?
Back in February, we discussed a business' next steps after a party it has contracted with breaches that contract. One of the things we mentioned was that there are several possible remedies an allegedly wronged business can seek, specifically referring to...
Toshiba sued by Tessera for alleged breach of contract
If your tech business licenses your products and intellectual property to another company, then you need someone on your side -- an intellectual property lawyer -- to monitor the arrangement and protect your interests. In some cases, businesses start out with a good...
California sales executive claims employer tracked her off-the-clock whereabouts
If you're an employer whose employees travel around to provide services in various locations, then you may have software for keeping track of employees' travel times and expenses. A lawsuit recently filed in California raises the question of how far employers can go...
OpenTV claims Apple infringed on patents for streaming technology
According to a 2014 survey, 61 percent of consumers used Internet streaming each week to access movies, TV shows and other content. That percentage represents a 17 percent increase from the year before.As consumers increasingly use Internet streaming, the patents for...
For-profit Corinthian Colleges Inc. fends off legal claims with Chapter 11
Recently we discussed some cost-efficient tools that struggling businesses can use to address their debt problems. Specifically, Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code provides a way for debtors and creditors to resolve debt issues while avoiding the cost of...