Our final blog post in the series on security deposits will discuss a tenant’s options if he or she feels their landlord is wrongfully deducting or withholding the security deposit after move-out. The landlord is required to provide the refund of the deposit (if any...
In California, a business partnership can be created by a formal written contract filed in state records, or by something as simple as an oral agreement. The different types of partnerships have different requirements. A general partnership is the easiest partnership...
A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, or design, or a combination thereof, that identifies and distinguishes the source of the goods of one party from those of others. A service mark is basically the same thing, except it distinguishes the services provided by one...
Chances are, if you are starting your own company, you aren’t going to be a newcomer to whichever industry category your new business falls within. After years of managing hotels, you found the perfect location to convert into your own bed and breakfast. After...
Auto insurance, homeowner’s insurance, health insurance…you probably are a policyholder for at least one of these common types of coverage. Just as individuals can insure their cars, homes and good health, business owners have the option (and in some cases,...