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When a person purchases an insurance policy, they often assume they are covered for anything that may go wrong. However, their claim can be denied by the insurance company and there are options to challenge the decision. Denial reasons There are several reasons an...
If you are married and have a life insurance policy, you may wonder what will happen to the death benefits if you or your spouse passes away. Will the surviving spouse receive the payout without any problems? The answer depends on several factors. Type of policy The...
Like other states, California has laws that require insurance companies to treat their policyholders and those who file claims fairly. Bay Area residents may have heard this requirement called the duty to deal in good faith. Basically, these laws protect the public...
Business leaders in the San Francisco Bay Area probably go straight to the heart of the matter when litigation arises: What damages are being sought? Of course, the alleged damages in any given lawsuit can vary widely, oftentimes depending on the type of lawsuit and...
Wildfires are an increasing risk that threaten the homes of residents of California. While a standard homeowner's insurance policy will cover certain damages, they generally do not cover damage caused by wildfires, prompting the need to obtain supplemental wildfire...
Your business’ trademark can carry a lot of value. It signifies your brand, which you’ve probably spent years or even decades building, and it speaks to the quality of goods or services being offered to the market. But your trademark is only strong and effective if...
A partnership can be a strong structure upon which to build your business. It can help you share the responsibility of raising capital to get your business up and running, allow you to retain a significant amount of power and decision-making authority, and streamline...
When you enter a business partnership, you want everything to go smoothly. However, a partnership dispute is likely to happen at some point, and it is important to know how to handle it. Immediately filing a business lawsuit and heading to court is not usually in your...
Cupertino's technology giant Apple Inc. has one of the most widely-recognized logos in the world. All over the planet, on the backs of iPhones or Macbooks, you can see that simple picture of an apple with a bite taken out of it. Apple is notoriously protective of that...
Litigation tends to be costly, time consuming and stressful in the way it leans into the adversarial mindset. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is a way to resolve disputes without going that route. ADRs are effective processes that afford a higher degree of...