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Employers generally include various protective clauses in their contracts with new workers and those moving into different positions within their organization. Restrictive covenants are among the most valuable contract inclusions for employers trying to limit a...
A product recall can be very expensive. Frequently, businesses become aware of issues with specific products or even individual production batches when consumers complain. In some cases, they may ask for refunds of the amount paid to purchase an item because it does...
Intellectual property can help a business compete with other major players in the same industry. Patents allow businesses to improve upon existing processes and products. Copyrighted creations can be sources of revenue or important for company branding. Many...
Employee lawsuits can be very damaging for otherwise successful companies. It can cost tens of thousands of dollars to defend against litigation. Even if the company prevails in court, any media attention on the lawsuit could damage its reputation as a business and an...
Every new hire at an organization is a potential source of organizational liability. Workers can mistreat each other, leading to harassment claims. They can make mistakes that lead to customer or client complaints. They could also eventually take the company to court,...
Many businesses in California have a vested interest in protecting their trade secrets. Information ranging from proprietary manufacturing processes to supplier lists can give an organization a competitive edge and help it remain profitable. Whenever organizations...
Many businesses in Oakland enter complex contracts with vendors, clients and other businesses. These documents are an essential part of business development, but there are times when one party argues that you breached the contract and owe them damages. Do you have any...
As an employer, you entrust you employees with critical information regarding the business, such as private business processes, your client base and trade secrets. But what if a critical employee is fired or decides to leave the company for other employment...
In California, the current employment landscape has placed employers on the defensive. While it is undoubtedly positive that employees who are subjected to workplace discrimination and harassment are increasingly free to voice their complaints about how they have been...
A lot of time, effort, and money has gone into building your business’s reputation. As strong as that reputation may seem, it can all come crashing down when someone brings forth allegations of wrongdoing. One of the most damaging claims that can damage your business...