Author: Darren O'Loughlin

In California, as in many other jurisdictions, a revocable trust can offer several valuable benefits. Here are some of the most important aspects: 1. Probate Avoidance: One of the primary advantages of a revocable trust is that assets held withinREAD MORE

A buy-sell agreement, also known as a buyout agreement, is a legally binding contract between co-owners of a business that governs the situation if one owner wants to sell their interest, becomes incapacitated, retires, or passes away. It essentially outlinesREAD MORE

Do you need an attorney for trademark registration? That is a question that many business owners want the answer to before making the decision to hire a trademark attorney. The short answer is “no” if you’re a trademark applicant, registrant,READ MORE

Civil litigation arises when there is a legal dispute between at least two parties that does not involve criminal claims. A subset of civil litigation is a commercial dispute or commercial litigation. The definition of commercial litigation is civil litigationREAD MORE

The Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) became law in 1990.  The landmark ADA legislation is aimed at preventing discrimination against people with disabilities. At the time it was enacted, the internet was not part of the public domain. However, asREAD MORE

As a business owner, you almost certainly use or consider the use of outside vendors.  While third party vendors are often necessary, the use of such vendors is not without risk.  Therefore, proper vendor management is a must to ensureREAD MORE

Ecommerce is playing an ever-increasing role for companies operating within the U.S. and other advanced countries around the world. Doing business online, while expedient and convenient, is fraught with potential problems regarding data privacy. In the United States, Federal andREAD MORE

Business owners of all stripes and experience levels must be prepared to protect their assets and settle disputes, potentially in court. Legal issues come in many forms, including everything from simple breach of contract claims to complex trust disputes. WhileREAD MORE