When you get into a business partnership with another person, both parties should sign a formal partnership agreement. The primary goal of a partnership agreement is to stipulate each party’s rights and obligations. It also outlines what will happen in the event of a...
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The core elements of a corporate compliance program
Corporate compliance is essential for any business, regardless of size or industry. An effective compliance program can prevent legal and financial risks and cultivate a culture of ethical behavior within the organization. While some details may vary between...
2 common causes of contract disputes
Contracts are crucial for every party involved in your business, be it employees, partners, shareholders, vendors and so on. They ensure operations go smoothly, as they define each party’s roles and give detailed terms. However, you should write binding contracts to...
What is a conflict of interest in the business world?
As a business, it's crucial for you to be aware of conflicts of interest and how they can impact your operations. A conflict of interest arises when an individual or organization is in a position where their personal interests, relationships or loyalties could...
Proving a violation of a non-compete agreement
Non-compete agreements are important for companies who want to protect trade secrets, proprietary or confidential information, or even valued employees from being stolen from an employee who leaves and becomes employed by a competitor. To avoid these"stolen" trade...
Autonomous driving: understanding contributory negligence and product liability
In the modern age of automation, it's increasingly common to find driving activities being performed by computers. This transfer of responsibility has caused the burden of safety and regulation to rest largely on the shoulders of automakers and software developers....
Automated legal services and your company’s needs
Automated legal services are becoming increasingly popular in the business world, offering quick and efficient solutions to manage legal matters. However, for many businesses, using automated services can create more problems than they solve. The allure of automated...
The law & autonomous driving in California
As self-driving cars become more common on California roads, so does the increase in car accident numbers involving autonomous vehicles. Unfortunately, when one of these vehicles gets into an accident, and someone gets injured, there's the legal quagmire of who's...
Who is liable in an accident with a self-driving car?
Autonomous, or self-driving, cars have been a hot topic in recent years. More and more automobile companies are adding advanced self-driving features, requiring increasingly less input from a human driver. Waymo, Google's autonomous car subsidiary, even has a limited...
The complexity of commercial litigation
Commercial litigation encompasses a broad range of legal disputes involving business entities and corporate law. In California, a litany of laws regulates business partnerships and fairness practices. It's rare for these matters to have simple answers. Most arguments...