The recent Made in the USA class action against Bigelow Teas reveals risks for other San Diego and California businesses who market products that are “Made in the USA”. The case recently certified a class of plaintiffs in the Central District of California case against R.C. Bigelow, Inc. in which...
50 Percent of Civil Lawsuits Involve a Small Business
It may surprise you to learn more than 50 percent of civil lawsuits involve a small business. Almost half of small businesses (just under 45%) are currently involved in litigation. The average resulting liability (damages) in these lawsuits is $54,000. Forbes recently noted that 90% of all businesses will be...
Effective Supply and Distribution Contracts in San Diego
Effective supply and distribution contracts are crucial to many San Diego businesses. Well-crafted supply, licensing and distribution contracts help to efficiently manage the successful relationship between your company (as a supplier) and those businesses who distribute the products and/or services your company creates. If your company licenses services or builds...
Why Do You Need a Strong Buy-Sell Agreement?
Why do you need a strong buy-sell agreement? What impact will the buy-sell agreement have upon the life of your multi-owner San Diego business or partnership. What is a Buy-Sell Agreement? In essence, the buy-sell agreement is an contract that anticipates and addresses the process for handling unexpected developments when...
Prepare to Sell Your San Diego Business
What is the process to prepare to sell your San Diego business? California business owners should understand the important steps to take when preparing to sell a business in San Diego or Southern California. Establishing and proving your company’s value to potential purchasers can be a daunting task, but with...
Shareholder Dispute with a Board of Directors
What happens when you have a shareholder dispute with a Board of Directors in San Diego? What happens if an individual director is taking inappropriate actions? The Fiduciary Duty of a Board or It’s Directors Board disputes can and do have a substantial impact on the performance of a San...
Contracts are the Primary Difference Between Success and Dispute in Business
Did you know that contracts are the primary difference between success and a dispute in business? Show us a business contract and we can tell you the likelihood of the success of the transaction or relationship it governs. Contracts Are the Foundation of Business Contracts are at the core of...