Back in August 2014 we discussed some of the details of a potential supermarket merger of Safeway and Albertsons. The deal was approved by shareholders last year, and more recently the merger was cleared by the Federal Trade Commission.The FTC had antitrust concerns...
If you or another party has breached a contract, then it must be determined whether the breach is material or immaterial in order to determine the appropriate remedy. An immaterial breach typically involves a minor error that results in little if any actual harm. A...
Businesses use trademarks to brand products and services, build consumer confidence, and eliminate confusion about the source of goods and services. Trademark or servicemark infringement can result in the costly confusion of your product or service with another.While...
We've discussed before how entrepreneurs have enjoyed success in taking patented technology from university research labs to the marketplace. Research departments have begun allowing potential buyers exclusive access to technology so buyers can weigh the risks before...
If you're a business owner with debt troubles, then you're not alone. The risks associated with running a business are high, and bankruptcy laws take that fact into account. Heavy debt obligations may necessitate filing for bankruptcy, but depending on your particular...
There is always risk in starting or purchasing a business. If things don't go as planned and your business is facing insolvency, then the bankruptcy system in the United States provides options for a fresh start. Bankruptcy can be a key component in helping business...
Disputes between businesses can be all but unavoidable. Every business owner is heavily invested in the success of his or her company; if another party puts that success in jeopardy, it can be crucial to take legal action.However, it is also of utmost importance that...
In a couple of our previous posts, we discussed the ongoing issue of small businesses being hit with frivolous lawsuits for alleged non-compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). California law differs from other states' laws with regard to these kinds...
Individuals and companies take out errors and omissions insurance policies (E & O insurance) in case negligence occurs during their handling of a matter for a customer or client. Without an E & O policy, a professional who provides services or advice could...
Everyone wants job security, and people may assume that executives have plenty of it. That is not necessarily the case, however, as executives can be hit with job loss for any number of reasons. Maybe share prices drop, or the company merges or is bought. Maybe there...