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...
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...
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...
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...
Many struggling businesses need the protections offered by Chapter 11 bankruptcy, but Chapter 11 is not the right choice or even feasible for every business with heavy debt. Chapter 11 is highly procedural and costly in terms of money and time, and there may be better...
In California, employers of any size have to comply with state and federal employment laws, and certain employers are subject to additional regulations and requirements.For example, the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act -- WARN -- applies to...
California lawmakers are currently considering a bill -- the Fair Pay Act -- that would significantly increase equal pay protections for women. Specifically, the bill would prohibit California employers from firing, retaliating or discriminating against employees who...
Trademark infringement occurs when someone uses a mark without permission, or when someone uses a mark that is similar enough to another to cause confusion as to the source of the goods or services being offered.One such case of infringement was recently settled by...
If you're a business owner or an individual with significant assets and you're burdened with heavy debt, then you may have a number of debt relief options, including Chapter 7 bankruptcy, Chapter 11 bankruptcy or out-of-court solutions. The reality is that businesses...
Whether you're considering the sale or purchase of a commercial or residential property, there is much at stake in real estate transactions. To protect your interests, it is crucial to have a real estate law attorney cover your legal bases. A lawyer can negotiate the...