Business Law

California is a popular place for new businesses. This means there are lots of opportunities for people who own commercial properties and want to rent them out. As a commercial landlord, you want to find dependable tenants for long-term leases. To do this, you need to...

When forming a new business, one of the most important decisions you face is choosing the right legal structure. Two of the most common options, corporations and limited liability companies (LLCs), offer distinct advantages depending on your goals, growth plans and...

An anticipatory breach of contract happens when one party states or shows that they will not fulfill their part of the deal. This happens before the agreed time for performance. It is also known as anticipatory repudiation. Even though the breach hasn't happened yet,...

Relationships are complex. When they blend with business, things can get even more tangled, especially if the personal side ends, but the business still stands. If you have ever started something meaningful with someone you cared about, only to part ways later, you...

Most people who owe businesses money make reasonable efforts to fulfill their obligations. They try to work out a payment plan and adjust their budgets so that they can make appropriate payments. They commit to payments until they have repaid what they owe....

Business partners will get into disputes from time to time. Some of them are minor and can be resolved through a simple conversation. Others are more serious and require negotiation efforts or even litigation. In some cases, a dispute can be so serious that the...

Contracts are at the heart of all business relationships. They are legal agreements that outline the rights and obligations of all parties.  For the most part, contracts are honored, but that’s not always the case. Breaches of business contracts do occur, and they can...

New year, new start! This is a motto that can be applied both personally and professionally. As a business owner, one form of getting a new start may be to merge with another company. It could open up new markets for you, allow you to take on a different role in the...

Some people make it very hard to collect on a debt. Most individuals who owe money are earnest in their attempts to fulfill their financial obligations. However, there is a small subset of the population that may go to great lengths to avoid personal financial...

You started your company with a business partner. To a large degree, you did this because you knew the business would need both of you to be successful. For instance, maybe you are an inventor who has created a product, and you’re working with a business partner who...