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If you’ve ever had a bad experience with a contractor, you know just how stressful it can be. It’s not all that uncommon for contractors to abandon projects, leaving homeowners with incomplete projects and behind schedule or over budget. In this article, we’re taking a look at the question – what kind of lawyer do […]
If a person or company fails to fulfill any term of a contract without a legitimate excuse, it may be considered a breach of contract. If this is the case, you need to understand the difference between an anticipatory breach, a fundamental breach, a material breach, and a minor breach. In this article, you will […]
Los Angeles lacks a legal framework for selling food on the street, but a new bill aims to change that. Street vending is a $504 million industry in Los Angeles. According to the Bureau of Street Services, an estimated 50,000 street vendors set up shop on the sidewalks of Los Angeles. While the majority of vendors sell […]
A contract lawyer can help resolve a breach of contract and ensure your interests are protected. A contract is a legal document that outlines the promises and expectations between two or more parties. This document may be in place between a company and its employees, suppliers, and customers as a way to clearly define the […]
Hiring an attorney with experience in contract law will ensure your interests are protected when settling a contract agreement dispute. Need to settle a contract agreement dispute? A breach of contract occurs when someone fails to fulfill any part of their contractual obligations. This may occur due to financial problems, delays, or unexpected events that […]
Hiring a business litigation attorney will help protect your interests as you file a claim pertaining to corporate law. Corporate law involves the rights, relations, and conduct of people, companies, and organizations. It regulates how a variety of people, including investors, shareholders, and employees interact with each other. When a dispute occurs, it is often […]
Hiring a lawyer will help make sure your business is legal and prepared for success. If you’re starting a business, it’s important to hire a lawyer as soon as possible. An experienced business law attorney will understand the legal requirements of starting a business in your state and provide you the necessary paperwork needed to […]
Property is normally thought of as tangible assets, like a house, car, or real estate. It is usually viewed as something you can see and touch. But there is another kind of property just as important to have and protect. And that is intellectual property. Intellectual property refers to any creation of the mind, like inventions, […]
You’ve been working on your newest song (or book or artwork) for months and now you’re ready to share it with the world. But how do you make sure you get the credit (and the financial benefit) of your work? What’s to stop someone else from claiming your creative work? That’s where copyright protection comes […]
You’ve probably seen brand names and logos with that little ® or ™ sign afterward – but what exactly does that mean? Do you need a trademark? And what’s the difference between a trademark and a registered trademark? Intellectual Property Basics Physical property is easy to understand – this is my car, my cell phone, my clothes. […]