Companies deal with trade secrets and other confidential information all the time. Whether it is proprietary information regarding customers, pricing, sourcing, product design or manufacturing methods, this valuable intellectual property provides a competitive edge in the market by virtue of the fact that it is not generally known. If you use employment contracts or [...]
Introduction. Although there are many ways to structure the purchase or sale of a California business, one fundamental question with great implications will be whether the deal will be structured as a stock purchase or an asset purchase. Since the choice will have far reaching implications for both the buyer of a business and the [...]
COVID-19: Laws that California Employers Must Know. We have had several clients ask about legal and employment-related issues surrounding COVID-19. Most issues are fact specific and would be determined on a case-by-case basis, but here are some considerations: In most cases, COVID-19 is a transitory condition but the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) could be [...]
Overview Per the latest COVID-19 health order of the LA County Department of Public Health dated January 10, 2022 (the “Health Order”), there are new COVID-related rules that employers and employees must follow. The Health Order is effective within all cities and unincorporated areas within the County of Los Angeles, except for the cities of [...]
