Businesses who excel at retaining loyal employees have often gone to significant lengths to develop and maintain a culture that encourages inclusion and participation. Employees who feel appreciated, needed and valued are much more likely to continually contribute...
As the last few months instructed us, things happen and do happen in business. Under the law, unexpected events can excuse a party from stopping or excusing their performance under a contract. A force majeure contract clause is an important part of business law that...
Small business owners in Palos Verdes Estates understand that they will eventually want to retire, or they could even pass away before retirement. However, they may worry about what will happen to their business when that time comes. This is where business succession...
Despite recent construction delays, contractors need to avoid the temptation to perform work and deal with the change orders later. Timely notices, emails confirming changes, preserving rights and remedies and other best change order practices should continue to...
When opening a business, building a distinct legal entity is often the first step. In California, there are four main types of entities: corporations, sole proprietorships, partnerships, and limited liability companies. Because of their limit on liability, many new...
A variety of different types of construction defects can reduce the value of the property owner’s property or make it unfit for its intended use. Because of the significance of construction defects, property owners should be familiar with the different types of...
If you are seeking a binding decision to a legal issue, you may wonder what options are available both in and out of court. Business owners in California can choose to settle matters either through arbitration or litigation. Arbitration According to the Superior...
Palos Verdes Estates residents who wish to launch a small business will likely need to apply for certain state and federal licenses or permits in order to legally operate their enterprise. What licenses and permits are necessary is based on the types of activities the...
When two parties discuss entering into a construction contract, the fact that disputes may arise during the construction process may be entertained. However, do these disputes automatically mean a trip to court is necessary? Not always. Parties in California executing...
When a business owner or new homeowner purchases a piece of real estate, they may be surprised to find that someone else is permitted by law to be on their property for a specific purpose. This right is known as an easement. Easements in California can be established...
