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...
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...
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...
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...