Five Steps to Take After an Orange County Auto Accident
If you have been involved in a car accident through no fault of your own, you need to take certain actions immediately after the crash to preserve your rights. Your local Orange County auto accident attorney can provide you with further details as to what you need to do. The first five steps you need…
Read MoreHow to Choose an Orange County Auto Accident Lawyer
Being in a car accident is never an enjoyable experience, especially if you end up with injuries after the crash. You may not be thinking clearly in the moments after the accident and it can be difficult to think about finding a competent attorney to handle your case. But finding a good Orange County auto…
Read MoreWhen Should I Hire an Orange County Auto Accident Attorney to Represent Me?
If you or your loved ones have been injured in a car accident that was the fault of another driver, you may assume that you will be fully compensated for your injuries, medical expenses and damage to your car and property. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Insurance companies are skilled in negotiating the…
Read MoreIndependent Contractor or Employee? Orange County Employment Attorneys Say the Answer Could be Vital for Your Business
What do you do when you start or expand a business, but do not want to deal with the hassle of hiring employees and complicating your day-to-day tasks with tax withholdings, Social Security contributions, unemployment, disability, and workers’ compensation insurance? Can you just call a worker an independent contractor at the outset of your relationship…
Read MoreWhat Can You Do if a Business Breaches Your Contract? Irvine Business Lawyers Outline Your Options
Do you know the options available to you in California if a business you contracted with has breached your contract? The law provides several different options, including the main remedy for breach of contract – an award of monetary damages – as well as rescission, restitution, and specific performance. Here, we’ll give you a brief…
Read MoreIrvine Business Lawyer Answers the Question: Is This Agreement an Enforceable Contract?
Do you know the difference between an agreement and a contract? Sometimes these terms are used interchangeably, but there is a difference. An agreement is a general term referring to an understanding reached between two or more parties. A contract is a type of agreement that establishes obligations that make the understanding agreed upon legally…
Read MoreSHAREHOLDER RIGHTS AND REMEDIES
Shareholders sometimes file lawsuits to protect their interests in a corporation or because of harm done by the corporation. The most common types of shareholder actions are: derivative actions, direct actions, and appraisal actions. In this article, our Irvine shareholder litigation lawyers provide an overview of each of these types of actions. DERIVATIVE ACTIONS Derivative…
Read MoreNewport Beach Corporate Lawyers Answer Questions About Piercing the Corporate Veil
In this post, our Newport Beach corporate lawyers answer questions about the corporate veil and offer practical suggestions for protecting your personal assets from corporate liability. What is the Corporate Veil? “Corporate veil” is a phrase used to describe the legal concept that a corporate entity (such as a corporation or LLC) and its shareholders…
Read MoreStructuring Your Business: An Irvine Business Attorney Outlines Your Options
Do you know the differences between a corporation and a limited liability company? Do you know the pros and cons of a general partnership, as opposed to a limited partnership or sole proprietorship? In California, a business owner can choose from a variety of structures to form a business entity. If you are stumped as to…
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