Category: Civil and Business Litigation

We note on a relevant page of our website at Larson & Gaston, LLP, in Pasadena, that “commercial real property issues … can open up significant legal exposure and costs.” We further stress on that page that the sources of those issues are wide-ranging, including construction-related disputes. A recent article authored by the insurance publication Claims Journal…

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 people access printed materials, there is one thing that has remained relatively…

As so many of our readers are aware, contracts are a staple in business settings. From agreements with other companies to employment contracts, the wording of these documents must be precise in order to avoid most major disputes. But even the most well written contracts can result in litigation, especially if one party has a…

New inventions are often considered to be the life blood of any business venture. The allure of new products and services drive public interest and along with it the economy. It’s because of this, as well as the promise of turning a profit, that many entrepreneurs have gotten into inventing. But as so many of…

According to federal regulations, manufacturers must include an ingredient list on consumable products. These lists must clearly display what is contained in the product in descending order according to weight. This includes any chemical additives or preservatives as well. Failing to do so can result in accusations of false advertising, which can then lead to…

Federal anti-trust laws prohibit a company from cornering the market and creating a monopoly in a given industry. With any proposed business merger or acquisition, this is something that the Federal Trade Commission must take into consideration. That’s because federal laws see competition as necessary in any area of business. It forces companies to innovate…

We discussed in overview fashion the rationale and parameters of non-competition agreements in a recent blog post. Specifically, we noted in our March 28 post entry that, “Judicial scrutiny of a non-compete is customarily close and exacting, and proceeds with due appreciation that both the involved business and worker have legitimate interests to protect.” An initial point…

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 negatively affect consumers. But did you…

Before a person works with an attorney to resolve a contract dispute through litigation, he or she should consider using other methods to make sure all the possibilities of the case are covered. If the parties can work out their differences outside court, it can be much easier on both. The first approach is always…

Before parties strike a contract in a business transaction, there is often a certain amount of negotiation that has already taken place. Contracts are understood to memorialize the agreements the parties made during the negotiation process. Business negotiations aren’t always clean cut, though, and sometimes disputes can arise over obligations the parties may have gotten…

As a property owner or developer, you need to understand construction laws before you start working on any project. A simple dispute can be resolved amicably with the right information, but in complicated situations, your project could be dragged on for months or years without the right understanding of the law. Whether you’re planning to…