Members of a corporate board of directors are fiduciaries with a duty to company shareholders. Generally, these duties encompass financial responsibilities but can also relate to fair employment practices, environmental concerns, and the corporation's responsibilities...
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How does the disgorgement remedy of design patent law work?
California has three different patent options. The first and most common type is a utility patent, the second is a design patent and the third is a plant patent. Litigation involving potential patent infringement must be handled carefully, as the law allows for...
Will the CEQA affect your company’s growth plans?
As corporations grow, often a need arises for an expanded office space or manufacturing site. As boards make decisions about growth and expansion, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) statutes may impact what options can proceed without further red tape....
Corporate self-dealing: What to look out for
Self-dealing occurs when those in positions of power breach their fiduciary duty by advancing their personal interests at the expense of those they serve. This illegal act may manifest in a corporate setting in various forms of tunneling, explained below. Cash-flow...
Concealing trademark applications
It is vital for brands to protect their trademark from pre-exposure in today's business world. Recent technological advancements and the rise of sophisticated internet users make it an essential business strategy. Below, we take a comprehensive look at why the tactic...
Real estate law: the basics
Land at, below and above the earth's surface, as well as all things permanently attached to it, whether man-made or natural, are referred to as real estate. It can be classified according to its general use, such as commercial, residential, industrial or any other...
Legal challenges grow around self-driving car accidents
A recent accident in San Francisco between a motorcyclist and a self-driving car is highlighting the risks of autonomous vehicles in California. In another incident near L.A., a self-piloting sedan rear-ended a fire truck. Accidents like these have raised legal...
Product liability claims: The common defenses
Companies fight product liability claims to avoid costly legal consequences. They either argue that the plaintiff in the case has no right to seek damages or that the company is not at fault. Although every product liability claim is different, here are some of the...
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...
What you should know when choosing autonomous vehicles for your business
Autonomous vehicles, once seen as an impossibility, are becoming increasingly prevalent. However, because, since use of autonomous vehicles is still far from widespread, laws governing their use, driver liability and how insurance companies will view driverless cars...