Along with cellphone advancements comes a new dependency on our mobile devices to give us everything from our email to weather updates. With some third-party services, we can even receive other information such as our horoscope or a joke of the day in the form of a...
Year: 2014
Per diem charges for containers a growing concern
Every year trucking companies in Southern California routinely pay thousands even tens of thousands of dollars in "per diem" charges to equipment providers in the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. These charges accrue on a daily basis for late returns of...
What are the benefits of becoming an LLC?
So you've decided to start your own business. Great! If you're like most entrepreneurs though, you're finding out quickly that there is a lot to consider after making this decision, especially when it comes to the law and how it will apply to your business. When some...
Five Important Employment Laws Every Employer Should Know
The law has always presented a unique challenge for businesses across the nation. Not only are they bound by federal laws but those of the states in which they operate their business as well. But owners and managers not only want to make sure that they are following...
Someone put my copyrighted image on their site, can they do that?
The world of copyright law is a tricky one as we're sure some of our California readers already know. This is especially true when the fair use doctrine is applied. When fair use comes into play, as you may already know, situations can get complicated quickly....
Does the Facebook ‘copyright declaration’ actually mean anything?
Even though people might not want to admit it, social media sites like Facebook are a major part of their day, often being the first thing they do when they get up and the last thing they do before they go to bed. While there's certainly nothing wrong with regularly...
Will franchising help alleviate Tesla’s legal woes?
Did you know that in the United States, direct to consumer sales of motor vehicles are prohibited by franchise law? If you said no, you're not alone. As complicated as business law may seem, franchise law adds a whole other level that can blindside a growing company...
Amazon settles contract dispute with book publisher Hachette
Thanks to huge advancements in technology, publishing has changed considerably in the last decade. Printed books and magazines have given rise to e-readers and tablets that offer the same product but for a fraction of the cost. But while technology has changed how...
Things to consider when performing a business merger
In any given industry there is always going to be a competitor. This is not just a fact of life but a fact of the law. According to federal anti-trust laws, competition is necessary is any given industry to avoid creating a monopoly, which could drive up prices and...
Contracts in business law: non-disclosure agreements
In a blog post last week, we talked with our readers about non-compete clauses and the legal issues they could create for businesses who try to enforce them in states, such as California, where such covenants are considered void. We brought up the topic because of the...
