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Small Business Litigation
February 21st, 2014
One thing small businesses and large businesses have in common is liability. Even before a business owner hires employees, he or she can be vulnerable to contract disputes, product liability lawsuits, and creditor liens. Once an owner hires an employ…
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What Is Business Law?
February 14th, 2014
Anyone who owns a company should be able to answer the question, “What is business law?” This is particularly true for someone who is starting a new business. This type of law covers all aspects of the business life cycle, from creation to operat…
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What Is Business Litigation?
February 7th, 2014
In order to control legal liability, all business owners need to have a firm understanding of the answers to the question, “What is business litigation?” Litigation is the claim of damages brought by an accuser, known as the complainant, against…
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Franchisor Potentially Liable for Acts of Franchisee
October 19th, 2012
In a recent case, a California Court of Appeal found that a franchisor could be liable for the sexual harassment and assault committed by the franchisee against the franchisee’s employee. Although the franchisor prevailed on summary judgment in…
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Contractual Recitals Matter!
October 19th, 2012
It is no secret that many entrepreneurs, small businesses, and start up ventures seek to avoid legal fees by cobbling together “do it yourself” contracts from various sources. This practice can have far reaching and potentially devastatin…
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Categories: Business Law
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