Business Law

Some business models carry more innate danger than others. For example, there is relatively limited liability at play when a business offers mailbox services for entrepreneurs, but there are many risk factors involved in operating a factory. Some types of business...

Joint ventures offer powerful ways for businesses of all sizes and types to grow their customer base and success. The strength of the joint venture lies in the partnerships formed. A joint venture is an agreement between two business owners or entrepreneurs working...

Trying to collect from someone that owes your company money is a challenge. You have to comply with federal debt collection laws and California consumer protection laws. The longer it takes someone to pay what they owe your company, the harder it may be to secure full...

Over the past couple of years, restaurants throughout the state were not allowed to let customers dine indoors. Many cities, including San Diego, allowed businesses that previously didn’t have areas outdoors for customers to obtain outdoor dining permits. The City of...

Certain businesses are based on activities that come with specific dangers. For example, dance or gymnastics studios teach sports that may lead to injuries. These businesses usually have participants sign a liability release that prevents the participants from filing...

The contracts you create are vital to the success of your business. They can reduce the chance of problems, help resolve them if they occur, and protect you throughout. Yet they will not do any of those things unless they are properly written. Not everything you...

You started your business with a friend 5 years ago, but now they want to move on. The problem is that you're not sure how to address it. For instance, perhaps they don't just want to walk away. They own half of the business and they want that value. But do you...

Do you have an excellent business idea? Maybe you’ve been working on starting up a company and have a sister or brother who wants to play a role in it, too. If so, you may be asking yourself if it’s a good idea to start a business with your sibling. The truth is that...

Obtaining a liquor license is an arduous process that is often fraught with all kinds of difficulty -- but losing your license can happen very, very quickly. Whether your business relies on its liquor license as an essential part of its services or you just use the...

Business partnerships are a lot like marriages. When they work well, they benefit the people involved and everyone who interacts with them. When they start to fall apart, they can be a nightmare that causes financial loss and emotional strain.  No matter how much...