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When someone breaches their obligations to you under a contract, it can cause you and your business significant damages. This is why it is important to include a liquidated damages clause in your contracts. It is often difficult to estimate the exact cost of damages...
Good contracts are what keep your business running and thriving. However, running a business can be unpredictable, and you may find yourself in a situation where you want to cancel a contract you are in. Can you do that? As with many legal questions, the answer is “it...
Patent infringement lawsuits can quickly metastasize in other lawsuits in both state and federal courts. The size and complexity of the litigation often appears to vary in direct proportion to the amount of money involved. A dispute between Alphabet’s Google L.L.C....
If you are planning to enter into a contract with another party, you may wonder whether you need to sign a written agreement or whether an oral or unsigned contract is enough. The answer depends on several factors, such as the type of contract, the terms of the...
California businesses need to be adequately prepared for every eventuality. That includes being ready for unexpected occurrences that can damage or outright destroy their operations and property. That could be the land on which their business is located; the items...
California businesses are becoming more vigilant about making sure their insurance covers all kinds of problems. In recent years, that has centered on wildfires, business interruption coverage after the health crisis and the recent heavy storms that unexpectedly hit...
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...
Any type of business litigation can be concerning for companies in California, but litigation that involves intellectual property disputes can be especially troubling. This type of litigation can get into highly technical areas, can be long and drawn out and, in...
The artistic elements or aesthetics of a product or service is often just as important as the product itself. Trade dress may include various aspects of the product’s packaging, shape, configuration and other design elements and should be registered with the U.S....
When two parties agree to do business together, they will likely enter into a contract or written agreement specifying the terms of their deal. Both sides will negotiate until they come up with terms they are both willing to follow. Contracts are essential for...