A dispute with your business partner is complicated enough on its own. It’s even more complicated if you don’t have a partnership agreement. Even so, this is fairly common. A lot of times, a business starts as a small idea between friends or even family members. They...
Month: February 2013
Selecting a corporate fiduciary: what to know
The fiduciary that you select for an estate or trust must be someone reputable whom you trust. After all, they will be in charge of protecting your best interests if you pass away or become incapacitated. Many people select a spouse, relative or trusted friend....
Don’t shrug off a lawsuit that you feel is without merit
There’s a perception that we live in a litigious society. Threats to sue another party are commonplace. When one party decides to follow through on that threat, it’s tempting to dismiss their claims as being frivolous or without merit. However, they may have a...
Have you pierced the corporate veil?
The protection of personal assets is a major concern for many who are starting a business. Building a new company often requires tremendous personal sacrifice to begin with. Knowing that future challenges within the business may further jeopardize one's personal...
Conflict with an HOA member could need legal action
Homeowners associations can serve many purposes. While some homeowners may not like the idea of having a group control what they can and cannot do with their property, these associations can ensure that one person does not cause unnecessary problems for other...
A partnership dispute may have you considering your legal options
Going into business with a partner may have seemed like a no-brainer to you. You and your partner may have collectively come up with the business idea and took the startup steps together to allow the company to go from an idea to reality. At no point did either of you...
Is your business facing a class action lawsuit?
As a well-established California business, you may have faced a few small legal matters over the years. Up until this point, you may not have had any major concerns about how a case could affect your company. Unfortunately, you and your business now face a more...
Are you facing your first business lawsuit?
As a small business owner, you have likely had many ups and downs. You may have experienced numerous challenges just getting your business up and running, and it may always seem like there is another difficulty around the corner. However, you feel confident in your...
Are you the victim of investment fraud?
If you are the kind of person who plans for the future, you may have been proud of yourself when you decided to start investing. Using your money to earn more money is a popular way to grow funds for retirement, travel or security for your family. However, there are...
Barefoot v. Jennings overturned in key Trust Litigation Decision
Buffington Law Firm's Trust Litigation attorneys have been keenly following the key trust litigation case of Barefoot v. Jennings. This case, when originally decided by the Court of Appeal, had a far-reaching and downright disruptive effect upon trust litigation in...
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