Business Contracts and Cyberspace
Electronic contracts are becoming standard for many businesses. The speed and low cost of producing such contracts makes them inviting. However, there are pitfalls. It is in your best interests to consult with an Orange County business lawyer to make sure that the contracts you produce in cyberspace are enforceable. Contracts in the Information Age…
S 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…
Employment 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…
Legal 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…
Why 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…
Remedies for Breach of Contract
In an ideal business world, agreements would be entered into, all the parties would perform, and there would be no problems. But in the real business world, contract disputes are too common. If you or your business has entered into an agreement that has been breached by the other party, you may be entitled to…
Non-Competition Clauses in California
Non-compete agreements are illegal in California. An experienced business attorney can cite California Business and Professions Code section 16600 which provides: Except as provided in this chapter, every contract by which anyone is restrained from engaging in a lawful profession, trade, or business of any kind is to that extent void. Exceptions There are two…
Using Direct Evidence in an Employment Discrimination Case
Direct evidence of disparate treatment on the job is relatively rare. However, when it exists, your Orange County employment law lawyer will most certainly use it as the foundation of your employment discrimination case. Title VII and state statutes Under state and federal (Title VII) laws, proving that an employer discriminated against a worker is…
Orange County business attorneys explain breach of warranty
Knowledgeable Orange County business attorneys understand that a consumer may have a cause of action for breach of warranty if that consumer was harmed by an unsafe product. The initial issue is who that action can be brought against. Typically, there are four entities: The business that designed the product The business that manufactured the…