Business owners should be familiar with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The law bans discrimination against individuals with disabilities. It also requires business owners and public places to make reasonable accommodations, so everyone has equal access to...
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What should business owners consider when choosing a successor?
Some business owners know exactly who will take over their business. They might choose a sibling or their child to step up and take over the family business. Or, entrepreneurs who run large companies might choose a co-owner or partner to take over after they leave the...
What should business owners know about venue provisions?
There are many strategies that business owners and employers can use to reduce risks if they face a complaint or lawsuit. One of those strategies is a venue provision. This allows businesses to specify in an employment or business contract where a dispute can be...
How can business owners protect their assets against wildfires?
California’s wildfires can destroy homes, lives and even livelihoods. Every year, wildfires cause business owners to worry about their families, as well as their life’s work in their business. They may be able to evacuate, but they cannot simply empty or move their...
How to handle – and even avoid – partnership disputes
Relationships between business partners come with opportunities and risks. If things go well, you may share a common vision for the future and consult with each other regularly about how to carry that out effectively. In other cases, however, a partnership dispute can...
FAQ: Common questions new business owners have
New business owners might not spend a lot of time thinking about legal issues. After all, with day-to-day stress and a multitude of challenges that business owners frequently face, thinking about legal matters can seem daunting. However, it is imperative for all...
A brief look at some of the consequences of contract disputes
Business owners can face a lot of hardships, whether they are in charge of a large corporation or run a small business. However, contract disputes can be especially tough, whether the contract involves an employee, a business partner or another company. Contract...
Jury sides with USA’s largest jalapeno grower with $23.3M award
Under California law, oral contracts are legal and binding. However, these kinds of contracts can place businesses at risk, as a recent California case demonstrated. Although LeBeau Thelen, LLP, was not involved in this particular case, business owners need to...
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