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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...
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...
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...
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...
When businesses in California are facing litigation—either as a plaintiff or defendant—decision makers probably know that they might be in for a long process. Although in many cases, the parties remain open to negotiation to attempt to find ways to resolve the legal...
Business disputes are sometimes unavoidable. You may employ many strategies to prevent business disputes, such as having solid contracts in place, valuing good communication and making a good faith effort to resolve problems as they arise. However, there may come a...
Businesses in California can face many different types of legal challenges, from small business issues to Fortune 500 disputes. However, no matter the legal situation, finding a solution is usually paramount for decision makers. Taking the time to consider all options...
Insurance is meant to help us out financially when we suffer financial losses through no fault of our own. Just like you might purchase automobile insurance to cover your financial losses if you are in a car crash, business owners purchase various insurance policies,...
Business disputes can occur for a variety of reasons. Indeed, they are just a natural part of doing business in San Francisco, California, and throughout California. However, one frequent dispute that has hit the headlines across the state has been lawsuits involving...
Running a business in California means you likely have relationships with many people, including customers, suppliers and vendors. Although you may try your hardest to keep your business running smoothly, every business faces a dispute at some point. However, you can...