There are many ways for one business to unfairly compete with another. Sometimes the people running a business intentionally disparage another company in the same industry. They post false reviews online or tell exaggerated stories about poor service or faulty...
In California and many other states, no one can enter your property to trim or remove your trees. It does not matter if your tree is blocking the view or shedding leaves on another property. As long as the tree is not encroaching on their property, your neighbors must...
People create trusts to protect their assets or structure the inheritance received by beneficiaries. Trusts become the legal owners of the assets used to fund them. The trustee administering the trust must manage those resources and distribute them according to the...
Realistically, one individual's actions could potentially impact your entire business. For small misconducts, the effect may be minor. But sometimes, someone’s offense can put the whole business at risk. Whether it's a case of misconduct, negligence or even a simple...
Tortious interference is a common type of business tort. It happens if a third party purposefully undermines your business. Specifically, they cause trouble or interfere with your operations and damage your relationship with a partner, client or other similar party....
When you pay for a service from a specific person or business, the expectation is that they will deliver the work to your exact specifications, as agreed upon. When they fail to do so within the period on the contract, you may be eligible to file for a breach of...
When forming a business partnership, involved parties create and execute a contract. A contract or agreement is a legal document detailing the scope of your business partnership, the rights and obligations of both parties and possible remedies when these...
Real estate litigation may be necessary in a variety of different circumstances. Boundary violations, title disputes and major issues with transactions can all lead to proceedings in the California civil courts. Sometimes, successful real estate transactions trigger...
In California, trusts are a popular estate planning tool used to manage and distribute assets after someone’s passing. Sometimes, these trusts include no-contest clauses. These clauses are designed to discourage beneficiaries from challenging the trust’s validity in...
When a loved one passes away, the last thing you want to do is to navigate a complicated, contentious legal battle. However, a legal challenge could be necessary if your loved one established a trust and you wish to contest it. A trust is a legal arrangement where a...