Recent advancements in technology have made the sharing of information, including personal information, much easier than it was in the past. Of course, the easier it is to share, the greater the need becomes for protection of such information and it appears as if California has come to this realization. The California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) is a comprehensive new consumer protection law that will apply to a wide range […]
Mediation, in one form or another, has been around since the dawn of civilization and is widely used for dispute resolution in many cultures. However, mediation was not a part of the common law process and, until recently, was utilized only for certain types of disputes (notably, labor-management grievances). Today, mediation is used in all types of disputes. This is attributable both to court congestion and to dissatisfaction with the […]
Have a symbol? Trademark it. Have an invention? Patent it. Have an idea? Copyright it. Many individuals lump these three property right protections into one category. However, in order to effectively protect your intellectual property, you need to know which of the three you will use to protect your work. Below each will be discussed individually, explaining what they are, when you need them, and how they work. Trademark What […]
When you are thinking of starting a business, you may have questions about protecting yourself and your assets. You may also have questions as to which type of business entity you should form for your business needs. So, what is the best entity for your business and what are the benefits and protections of forming each type? Overall, there are four major categories of business entities used in California businesses […]
What are forum selection clauses and how do they affect a commercial relationship? Forum-selection clauses are clauses within a contract which allow the contracting parties to agree to litigate a dispute in a particular state or court. While forum-selection clauses are increasingly used in commercial contracts today, they can often be overlooked during contract negotiations, resulting in an obstacle when a dispute arises. A particular forum usually benefits one of […]
