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Tacos and tequila: good idea or bad idea for Taco Bell?
Last updated on October 1, 2024Far to our north, in the city of San Francisco, a new Taco Bell restaurant opened this month that is unlike its fast-food brethren. As some of our Pasadena readers may already know, this new Taco Bell boasts a completely new dining experience that – once its liquor license is approved – will feature two…
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Regulators cite concerns with proposed AT&T/Time Warner hook up
Last updated on September 20, 2024Company mergers are central parts of the business landscape in California and across the country, with their combinations often spelling a win-win formula for two joined entities. Given their consolidation of resources and power, though, they are also often targets of scrutiny for government regulators concerned with open competition in the American marketplace. Longstanding federal…
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What should you consider before a business lawsuit?
Last updated on September 19, 2024Before filing a lawsuit, or being the recipient of one, there are a few different things one must think about. If someone files an allegation, take it seriously. Even if the allegations are false, not taking the case seriously could give them a foothold to actually pursue a successful claim. When heading to court, know that there…
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California insurers facing unwanted regulatory scrutiny
Last updated on September 6, 2024Does it owe to purposeful bad-faith actions or, rather, the simple inability to conduct proper oversight and maintain accurate records? Either way, says the director of California’s Department of Managed Health Care, it’s “a mess.” “It” is the findings in a recently concluded state report that are, by any measuring stick, truly dismal. The data…
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Product liability scenario continues to play out for General Motors
Last updated on August 30, 2024For obvious reasons, the largest car manufacturing company in the United States is doing everything it reasonably can to stay ahead of a potential tidal wave of litigation that is imminently heading its way and the attendant liability of massive proportions it could trigger. Notwithstanding that effort, though, a recent national news report indicated that,…
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Business formation variables: getting those IP ducks in a row
Last updated on August 23, 2024An industry commentator notes in an intellectual property-themed article relevant to business startups that many entrepreneurs materially neglect paying timely attention to a critically important matter when they begin their enterprises. And here is an additional thing, notes IP specialist Tom Kulik: That inattention is not confined to novice business actors with no real understanding…
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Getting photos off the internet could land you in trouble
Last updated on July 18, 2024Grabbing a photo off the web is usually about as easy as hitting “right-click” with your cursor and saving it to your computer. People do it all the time with memes and other interesting things they see. However, don’t make the mistake of thinking that just because an image or photo isn’t watermarked that it’s…
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When can one company enforce trademark rights against another?
Last updated on April 10, 2024A business’s brand can draw consumers in or potentially alienate them. Organizations often invest huge amounts of money to develop a brand and market to consumers. A company’s logo or trademarked image can play an important role in setting it apart from the competition. Unfortunately, simply registering a trademark does not automatically protect a business…