Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Eliminates Obstacles to Enforce Employment Arbitration Agreements in California Under the Federal Arbitration Act. After nearly three years of legal challenges, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, in Chamber of Commerce v. Bonta affirmed a district court injunction striking down California Assembly Bill 51 (“AB 51”) because it is preempted […]
Developing and Implementing a Comprehensive IP Strategy for Your Technology Startup
Now that you have decided to launch your technology startup it cannot be overstated as to how important it is to develop and implement a comprehensive intellectual property (“IP”) strategy to ensure your company successfully secures, retains and commercializes its IP rights. Such a strategy should cover IP creation, acquisition, and protection, and also try […]
Defining the Founders’ Roles and Responsibilities in Your Technology Startup
You’ve decided to start a new technology company with several colleagues from your past and present employers, and a college friend with a background in finance. Everyone is excited about the new venture. That excitement, however, sometime clouds what would otherwise be the group’s methodical planning process and thoughtful execution of the business plan to […]
Productive Uses of ADR to Resolve Disputes in Family Business
Family businesses enjoy dynamics that don’t exist in other businesses. While there are numerous benefits to a family business, close familial ties can sometimes mean disagreements feel more personal. Familial issues may also arise outside the business that can lead to internal disagreements within the business that can adversely affect the company. Think Yoko Ono. […]
Negotiating Commercial Lease Surrender Provisions
Most tenants who have just signed a lease are looking to the future. They understand their obligation to pay rent and expenses and expect that during the term of the lease they will have continued access to the premises for the period of time covered by the lease. Often, they will be improving the premises […]