Posts Tagged ‘Orange County Business Lawyer’
Shareholder Rights
An investor who purchases stock in a corporation becomes a shareholder and enjoys a number of significant benefits and rights. As with any investment, however, there is a risk, and shareholders can lose their investment under certain conditions. When an individual is determining whether to invest in a corporation, it is a good idea to…
Read MoreS Corporations v. C Corporations
The majority of people who are looking to incorporate their business are confused as to the differences of between a C Corporation and an S Corporation. The following are some of the major differences between these two types of corporations. Federal Taxation A C Corporation is taxed as a separate entity and must report its…
Read MoreEmployment Lawsuits: Settle or Go to Trial?
Determining whether to settle your claim against your employer or take it to trial is a hard decision. Make the right decision, and you vindicate yourself; prove your boss wrong, and walk away with money in your pocket. But make the wrong decision, and you spend money for trial expenses and you walk away with…
Read MoreLegal Representation in Contract Dispute Cases
A contract dispute is one of the most common types of business conflict between individuals that can lead to litigation. Different types of contract disputes can occur depending on the nature of the underlying business involved. Any breach of contract dispute must be handled as quickly and efficiently as possible to ensure that your legal…
Read MoreWhy Incorporate?
Choosing how your business is organized may be one of the most important decisions you make. Incorporation may be the wisest decision, but for some, it may be an unnecessary decision. So, each business should carefully assess the benefits and challenges of incorporation with an experienced business lawyer before moving forward. Benefits of Incorporating Regardless…
Read MoreBreach of Contract in Orange County
An Orange County business lawyer understands that a breach of contract involves the failure to perform an agreement. Contracts may be either: Express; that is, things the parties expressly agree to, or Implied; implied either by conduct or by law. Express contracts Typically, express contracts are written. In such cases, the written terms of the…
Read MoreTermination of an At-Will Employee
Employers must proceed cautiously when terminating an employee from his or her job, regardless of whether or not the employee was hired at-will. Employers who fail to take the necessary steps to establish its employees’ “at will” status may face threats of litigation with each employee termination. In order to prevent the threat of such…
Read MoreOrange County Trademark Infringement
An Orange County commercial litigation attorney provides you with the best resource to fully understand trademark infringement issues. Trademark infringement cases can involve proprietary rights you may have, liabilities you are exposed to, and your potential remedies. It is important to begin by understanding the basics. How is a trademark defined? The U.S. Patent and…
Read MoreDissolution of a Business or LLC
Just as partnerships, LLCs, S-Corps, and corporations are formed by starting a business, so too must these entities be dissolved when the business entity will no longer be conducting business operations. A reputable and experienced Orange County commercial litigation attorney can provide you and your partners with the documents and procedural guidance needed to properly…
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