Starting your own business is one of the best ways in California to declare your independence. It is one of the most American acts to take on all of your own potential while also taking on all of the risk in a business venture. Therefore, it's very important to plan a...
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Contract disputes are getting harder and longer to solve
From marriages to car purchases, people are always looking for the security of legal contracts. When parties back out of arrangements that have not yet been made official, there is little recourse except to learn a lesson and move on. When it comes to massive projects...
Lawsuit stalls construction in historic California neighborhood
From plumbing to landscape architecture, few ventures bring together more disparate industries and professionals than construction. Contractors and management firms often have to put their money forward while getting projects off the ground, which can cause problems...
Prospective law may change the face of California construction
California is on the rise. In fact, conditions for many people in the Golden State have been so good for so long that it seems its rise will never stop. But the growth of the economy is bringing its own problems, and construction may be the solution once the...
How does the type of corporation affect taxes?
When someone is pursuing a dream, she or he is more likely to succeed if planning is involved. It is the same when someone is chasing a good business opportunity, and it is especially true when both are the case. Although it may seem insignificant for small...
Los Angeles is the site for a new construction fight
Los Angeles is undergoing a critical moment with its housing development. While cities in southern California and the Bay Area are seeking to solve housing shortages with innovative developments, some lawmakers in the City of Angels is trying to keep the character of...
Mediation helps with California business and labor disputes
Contracts keep trade open and employment free by reducing the risks of doing business with or working for another person or company. All honest businesspeople enjoy the security of contracts and the ability to pursue justice if one is breached.There are many ways to...
New law may help California developers with key projects
Transit by road or rail was California's big issue during the end of the 20th century, but now the big challenge is creating enough housing for a growing number of residents and workers. The governor in Sacramento has set the goal of having 3.5 million new housing...
Bankruptcy filing puts business formation under public scrutiny
The legal form a business should take is often not the most attractive thought for an entrepreneur in California, but the right plan for a commercial entity is one of the earliest and most important decisions to make. The legal form of a business dictates how it is...
Contract voided by California appeals court ruling
Employees of all sorts of enterprises in California find themselves agreeing to wide-ranging employment agreements, from injury waivers to nondisclosure orders. Most of these documents are designed to give employers the upper hand in the case of a claim, but many...