When you think of filing for bankruptcy, you most likely think of a straightforward process that does not involve any disputes. Often, when people are planning to file bankruptcy, they assume they will file paperwork and get a discharge without…
Are your Independent Contractors really Contractors? Independent contractors are workers who contract their services to a business. It is often difficult to classify or define whether or not an individual is actually an employee or an independent contractor. Failing to…
Minimizing The Likelihood and Expense of Employment Litigation It is both a business truth and a legal truth that litigation is expensive. Lawyers, lost work time, court fees — all of these expenses contribute to the high cost of taking…
The Importance of Employee Handbooks The employee handbook is an important set of documents that defines the company’s vision and mission. Having an employee handbook available increases the chances of hiring an employee who combines the company’s core values. The…
Market Manipulation Defense Strategies Market manipulation is one of several securities-related accusations any corporation or shareholder can face through their investment activities. Specifically, it is defined as a deliberate attempt to alter the value or price of a security for…
My Business is Being Investigated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), What do I do? The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is a powerful body. It has the authority to investigate suspected violations in business or accounting…
How To Appeal a Labor Commissioner Decision As an employer, large or small, you likely run into wage disputes with employees from time to time. An employee may file a claim, for various alleged reasons, with the Division of Labor…
What to Do About a Contract Dispute There are few things in life more unsettling and rife with hassle than a contract dispute. A contract is an agreement, made between two or more parties or entities, which usually includes an…
How the Legal Process Works for Businesses in California Nobody wants to find themselves in a situation where a lawyer is required, but let’s be honest sometimes there is simply no other option. The legal process can be a long…
Mixed Minimum Wage/FEHA Claims Attorney Fees California’s Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals (CA5) has recently made a decision that will have a huge impact on California business owners. The decision on the Moreno v. Bassi case has given the following…