Protecting your business's intellectual property is vital to its ongoing success. Many business owners are unclear about exactly what their intellectual property is and how they should protect it. Any unique item that you have made that provides economic benefits is...
Year: 2016
Is your breach of contract material or minor?
Businesses depend on contracts to operate successfully. When one or more parties involved in the contract fail to meet the legal obligations, the contract is breached. Breaches can occur with vendor contracts, commercial contracts, joint venture agreements, employment...
Digital Technology Presents Unique Litigation Challenges To Modern Lawyers
In an age of drag-and-drop digital technology, Buffington Law Firm business litigation attorneys understand the host of challenges associated with disputes that involve improper acquisition of business trade secrets. This article deals with those on the receiving end...
Is Your Home Owner Association A Nightmare?
Home associations are often far more powerful than many home owners realize. Part of the reason is that local governments have gradually given HOA's increasing regulation and authority over the sewers and streets in your neighborhood. This may help the city government...
Choosing To Litigate vs. Mediate Your Real Estate Dispute
You find yourself involved in a dispute over your property, and you want a resolution that will maintain and enforce your ownership rights. You've heard that many people choose mediation over litigation and you're wondering if that's the right option for your...
Financial Elder Abuse Claims — A Pitfall for the Innocent Unwary
Financial Elder Abuse claims have become increasingly common in California. Buffington Law Firm's litigation team has handled numerous cases involving allegations of Financial Elder Abuse. These claims are a growing area of law in California.It is an eternal fact...
Enforceability of non-competition agreements in California
Non-competition agreements between employers and employees are common in business. For instance, non-compete agreements may put strict limitations on competition within the same geographic area or may restrict a former employee from using the company's client lists....
How Litigation Helps Uncover Business Fraud
Two parties enter into an agreement to do business with one another, and sign a contract to solidify the deal. The contract lays out the terms, expected performance, how much pay and a completion date. Most of the time a business contract such as this gets executed...
Important Facts Relating To Real Estate Nondisclosure
Buying a home is one of the most important financial decisions most people make. While homes often require some form of upgrades or replacements, if a home has serious defects, it is the seller's responsibility to disclose this information. Most states have laws...
Juries or Bench Trials in Business Litigation? A Critical Decision
Under most circumstances involving business litigation disputes, the decision whether to ask for a jury, or alternatively to simply have a Judge decide the case, is an important one. There is never a cut-and-dried answer as to which approach is best. Buffington Law...