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Navigating Business Closure: Legal Guidance for Shutting Down or Selling Your Business
Legal Advice when closing your business. There are many issues that can come up for a business when it is closing. As an attorney, Nick Heimlich has represented businesses that have had to close and to help deal with the legal issues that often arise. Closing a...
What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
The Americans with Disabilities Act is a law that is designed to help people with disabilities be able to access areas of public life. The basic idea is that despite having a disability, the Act should help ensure that people can still do what they need to enjoy their...
Has a current or former employee complained about their paycheck?
What is required to be on the paycheck statement (or paycheck stub)? The requirements of a paycheck stub in California are multiple and depend upon the worker and method of compensation. For hourly workers, according to California Labor Code § 226, the paycheck shall...
How to Avoid Legal Issues with Your Employees
Avoiding legal issues with your employees is crucial for maintaining a smooth operational flow and fostering a positive work environment. This involves clear communication, understanding, and adherence to employment laws and establishing fair and consistent company...
Understanding Intellectual Property: Protect Your Business’s Assets
Every entrepreneur knows the journey of transforming an idea into a business is fraught with challenges, but the biggest challenge is often overlooked – intellectual property infringement. In a digital age where your unique business identity, innovations, and creative...
Do you need a Document Review?
Often, clients or businesses have important legal documents that have not been reviewed in a while. Then, sometimes, the need to understand those documents comes up, and the business cannot answer basic questions about the document. A business lawyer can help a...
Do you have a former or current employee dispute?
Many businesses receive letters from former or current employees or their attorneys. For example, the letters from a former or current employee may discuss issues with working conditions, fellow employees misbehaving or other issues. As an attorney, I have seen...
Resolving Business Disputes: Mediation, Arbitration, or Litigation?
The realm of business is inherently prone to conflicts and disagreements. The path chosen to navigate these business disputes – be it mediation, arbitration, or litigation – can have lasting effects on a company’s trajectory. This article delves into each method's...
Understanding the Litigation Timeline
Understanding the landscape of business litigation is crucial for any company navigating the legal system. This complex field involves resolving disputes arising from commercial and business relationships, including issues of contracts, partnerships, and fiduciary...
What Is Trademark Infringement?
Trademarks are pivotal in establishing a business's identity and market presence. They are not just logos or names; trademarks embody the essence of a brand, capturing its uniqueness and building a connection with customers. Trademark infringement is an unauthorized...
Breach of Contract Elements: Essential Information You Need to Know
Contracts are the lifeblood of business and legal agreements. They set the rules, define responsibilities, and create a sense of trust. But what happens when one party doesn't hold up their end of the deal? That's where a breach of contract attorney comes into play....
Damages for Breach of Contract: Evaluating Damages in Contractual Agreements
A breach of contract is defined as the failure of one party to fulfill the stipulated terms of a contract or agreement. Whether it's a failure to deliver a specified service, not adhering to a predetermined timeline, or any other deviation from the contract's...
Legal and Tax Implications in Cash Payments
Should I pay my employees or contractors or vendors in cash? No. Do not pay people in cash. Paying in cash creates a number of headaches, legally and taxwise. First, there is the issue of documenting the payment. With cash it can be hard or impossible to document...
What is a meal period?
A meal period or lunch break is a chance for an employee to eat. It is required in California under California Labor Law for non-exempt, hourly workers. Can I require the Employee do some work during their meal period? No. The meal period is supposed to...
Rest Periods and Rest Breaks
Under California Law, what are rest breaks (or Rest Periods) that Employers must provide? As an attorney who advises Employers in California, there are a variety of California labor laws that often come up in representing those employers. In my practice, I have...
