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Employees' rights are often a central focus of discussion in the workplace. However, it is equally important to remember that employers have rights, too. Not every employee complaint gets resolved in a worker's favor. California employers will want to be aware of...
There are laws set forth by the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission (EOEC) that protect employees from discrimination in the workplace. Does this mean, however, that you cannot enforce different rules for different workers? Employment law issues can be complex,...
Employers in most states may hire and fire employees at will. There are certain exceptions to the rule, which is why employment contracts are so important, and both employees and employers should make sure they clearly understand the terminology in a prospective...
A nicotine product company was sold in 2020 for $150 million. Its former owners are seeking more than $1 billion in damages, claiming another company that manufactures similar products initiated multiple “bogus” intellectual property (IP) lawsuits against it to...
Some of the most important assets owned by your company are the specific things that set you apart from the competition. While this can include different types of physical property, it could also include intangible assets that you may not be able to see and touch, yet...
California business owners facing intellectual property issues may want to follow a developing case. A company that made its fortune in the research and development of autonomous driving technology is heading to court for a lawsuit it has filed against another...
Businesses enjoy several common benefits from working with in-house counsel. These include cost benefits, familiarity with business concerns and professional relationships, among others. As businesses have come to realize these benefits, the use of in-house counsel...
Business terminology can be complex and difficult to understand. For instance, a California business owner might be confused as to whether he or she needs a trademark, copyright or patent. These terms are often used synonymously, although they are mean different...
Long ago, the term “intellectual property” would have sounded like gibberish to most people. Nowadays, it is a common phrase that typically refers to creations, inventions, designs, images or other material that is used in commerce. Trade secrets are a type of...
Many California employers have become entangled in business litigation after terminating a worker’s employment. Some employers mistakenly believe that “at-will” employment means that they can fire an employee at any time for any reason. This is simply not true, and...