California Business Attorneys | Oakland CA

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Finkel Law Group | San Francisco Bay Area

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Non-disclosure agreement

7 Questions to Answer Before You Sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement

Oct 27, 2021 by Lonnie Finkel

Before your company considers sharing its technology or other proprietary information with a potential strategic or commercial partner, you will want to ensure that the information is kept secret and cannot be used for any unauthorized purpose. This is where a non-disclosure agreement (“NDA”) may be useful to you. An NDA is a legally binding […]

Intellectual Property business advisors, Intellectual Property Law, trade secret law

Mandatory Arbitration

California Ban on Mandatory Arbitration Permitted by Ninth Circuit

Sep 29, 2021 by Lonnie Finkel

In a 2-1 decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently reversed a district court’s order enjoining the enforcement of California Assembly Bill 51 (“AB51”), which is codified as Labor Code section 432.6. The statute prohibits requiring arbitration of California Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”) and Labor Code claims as a […]

Employment Practices business advisors, California employment law, Litigation

Commercial Eviction Moratoriums

Negotiating with Your Landlord After Commercial Eviction Moratoriums Expire

Sep 14, 2021 by Hugh Greenup

During the pandemic, a spirit of we’re all in this together took some of the edge off the normally tense relationship between landlords and commercial renters. Government relief and emergency regulations helped. But now as commercial eviction moratorium protections run out, the relationship will return to normal, albeit a normal flooded with complexities, scattered in […]

Real Estate business advisors, commercial real estate

Family Owned Business

How to Better Run Your Family Owned Business

Jun 18, 2021 by Lonnie Finkel

Defining and navigating roles and responsibilities in any business is fundamental to the success of that enterprise. To create a culture of professionalism and accountability, every member of the team must have distinct and clear responsibilities. This is often easier said than done in the unique environments that frequently define family businesses. Often, a family […]

Corporate Law business advisors, family owned business, succession planning

Avoid Business Ownership Lawsuit

How to Avoid the “Accidental” Business Ownership Lawsuit

May 14, 2021 by Lonnie Finkel

Founders of privately owned companies somehow always find creative ways to create conflicts among the owners – or would-be owners – of their business ventures. Our attorneys have seen our fair share of disputes among the owners of private partnerships, corporations or limited liability companies. Some disputes arise from a misunderstanding over a particular person […]

Litigation business advisors, litigation attorney, litigation law

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Recent Posts

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Upholds Major Trade Secrets and Contract Damages Award in Lawsuit Stemming from Failed Merger Talks
  • Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal’s Decision Finds that Likelihood of Confusion in a Trademark Case Depends on Much More than Geography
  • Best Practices for Your Company to Protect and Preserve its Trademark’s Strength Through Proper Use
  • Ninth Circuit’s Decision in Briskin v. Shopify, Inc. Significantly Expands Federal Court’s Personal Jurisdiction Over E-Commerce Companies
  • Finkel Law Group P.C. Joins More Than 800 Law Firms Signing the Amicus Curiae Brief Filed on Behalf of Jenner & Block
  • Finkel Law Group Joins the Amicus Brief Filed on Behalf of WilmerHale LLP in its Lawsuit Against the President of the United States
  • Enforcing Your Company’s Trademark Rights: Opposition and Cancellation Proceedings
  • The Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Key Aspects and Practical Insights for Your Business

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