A typical business startup usually begins modestly and all is friendly among those involved. For example, two doctors, or two software engineers, might combine their efforts to form one or more medical groups (or software development companies) and find it advantageous to incorporate. Each doctor/engineer contributes an equal amount of capital toward, and each receives […]
Favorable Settlement for Client Involved in Corporate Buyout Litigation
Finkel Law Group recently represented several shareholders of a privately held commodities trading firm in a contentious buy out of departing shareholders who demanded several million dollars for their stake in the company. As a result of the firm’s efforts, the departing shareholders ended up with one-third of their original demand. A critical factor in […]
The U.S. Supreme Court, in Vance v. Ball State University, Clarified the Definition of “Supervisor” in Title VII Harassment Cases
On June 24th, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision that clarified the definition of “supervisor” in Title VII workplace harassment cases. How the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision will impact California employers remains to be seen. California’s civil rights statute, the Fair Employment and Housing Act [FEHA], relies upon a different definition of a “supervisor” […]
The U.S. Supreme Court Makes It Harder for Employees to Bring Title VII Retaliation Claims against Their Employers
On June 24th, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion that changed the standard for employees who bring Title VII retaliation claims against their employers. The effect that this decision will have on California employers remains to be seen. California’s civil rights statute, the Fair Employment and Housing Act [FEHA], applies a different causation standard […]
Software Licensing: A Clear Grant Clause Makes For Happy Parties
As I discussed in our first blog on software licensing published several weeks ago, software has transformed the way we conduct business and is quickly transforming the way we live our lives. It runs virtually all of the devices we take for granted yet use and depend upon to make our day-to-day lives, well more […]
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