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The New Gig-Worker Economy
Organizations hire for a range of roles — contractors, part-time, casual, freelance. Due to advances in technology and evolving customer expectations, new ‘freelance’ occupations continue to emerge. The gig economy signifies a new work world in which many are being...
What Is A Bad Operating Agreement?
Did you know that most litigation is due to partnership disputes involving a bad operating agreement? A business operating agreement is to your LLC what a prenuptial agreement is to your marriage. If your company doesn't have an operating agreement for LLC — you have...
4 Key Differences Between State And Federal Courts
There are two kinds of courts—state courts and federal courts. The court system that hears your case has a lot of impact on the outcome. For instance, if you happen to be involved in business litigation in California, the court system can have a significant influence....
Are You Starting A Business? Be Proactive In Limiting Personal Liability
When starting a business, being proactive in limiting personal liability can provide bountiful peace of mind as you navigate growth and success. In some cases, when business funds are tight, business owners can be held personally liable for the debt. Planning ahead...
Plan Ahead To Avoid A Partnership Dispute
Plan ahead and make sure if there is a disagreement that your company has a legal roadmap to follow by speaking to a San Jose business dispute lawyer. In the early planning stages of a business, partnership dispute solutions can be drawn out in legal documents that’ll...
What Does California Law Consider Fraud?
Fraud — in a legal context — is put within a narrowly defined category. In regular parlance, the nature of fraud is generally considered to mean that an individual has been deceived by someone who they rightfully trusted. The special nature of fraud, in many legal...
Tour de Menlo: Riding for Rotary Scholarships and Community Service
The day was perfect for a ride to enjoy the scenery, but the riders that gathered last Saturday, August 20, 1016 are not just there to enjoy the scenery or get their weekly dose of workout. They were there for a meaningful cause. They were participants in the Tour de...
San Jose Business Disputes FAQs
What is this lawsuit? Why am I being sued? A lawsuit is when a person or Company is suing another person or company to request that the Court decide a dispute. Usually, the person filing the lawsuit is looking for a Court to declare their rights or award monetary...
Attorney Nick Heimlich Will Ride at the Tour de Menlo
Attorney Nicholas Heimlich will be participating in this year’s Tour de Menlo event in San Jose on August 20, 2016 at the Menlo-Atherton High School in Atherton, CA. Attorney Heimlich will be going for the 46-mile route of the tour. Nick Heimlich is a San Jose...
Commercial Litigation
According to the Legal Dictionary, when a person, business, or entity enters into a lawsuit, whether they have filed the lawsuit, or are responding to it, they are entering into a process known as “litigation.” Lawsuits or “actions” are brought before the court for...