Business owners and other residents of California might benefit gaining a more in-depth understanding of contract law and what qualifies as acceptance. In its most basic form, a contract can be described as an agreement between parties that requires an offer, an...
By the authority given under California state law, municipalities have the right to place zoning restrictions on the use of land. Cities use zoning as a tool to control development and plan for future growth. If a zoning decision has affected a person's ownership or...
If you are involved in commercial real estate, you likely know the high rewards and high risk associated with the business. A successful commercial real estate development project may bring substantial compensation and might elevate your reputation in the industry and...
Sometimes, when a person makes a deal, circumstances change, and it is not possible to follow through. Owners of California businesses may wonder what happens in that situation. A contract for the sale of goods is legally binding and enforceable in court. Any action...
The California legislature has set out clear laws preventing unfair competition in business and guiding the path of those who seek legal recourse after experiencing such practices. Businesses that are found to have been engaged in unlawful, fraudulent or egregiously...
Los Angeles businesses may be interested in an article discussing some of the reasons why agreements should be in writing rather than relying on oral contracts or "handshake deals." In the event that there is a disagreement later, much trouble can be avoided by having...
In a recent whistleblower lawsuit, a former BP employee claims that the gas and energy company may have cheated California out of millions. As readers may know, a whistleblower lawsuit typically claims that an organization has committed some type of illegal activity....
Although negotiations over salaries may be routine, a large-scale employment dispute over salaries may implicate additional issues of contract and business law. The recent strike of approximately 18,000 nurses at Kaiser Permanente's facilities in California provides...
A recent lawsuit demonstrates how business disputes may sometimes go beyond breach of contract claims by alleging fraud. In a business transaction, a claim of fraud may arise if one of the parties to a transaction accuses the other of making material false...
In last week’s post, we provided a specific example of a partnership arrangement gone sour. In today’s post, we provide additional partnership tips for small business owners, in particular. By many accounts, small businesses are a measure of an...
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