In both state and federal cases, it is commonplace for individual consumers to bring legal actions against businesses alleging false or misleading advertising, but what about one business suing another business? Can misleading ads against your business be legally actionable? Bay Area-based business litigation attorney David H. Schwartz has the answers to these questions.
California business law can be very complicated territory, but having a skilled business litigation attorney to protect your company’s interests can be your ace in the hole. From legal definitions to requirements for lawsuits to statutes of limitations, this article is intended to help you identify and put a stop to unfair competition.
You have worked hard to build your business. When false statements are made that result in damage to your business’ reputation, it is a serious situation. You need to know your legal rights when your business is faced with defamation and what you can do to fight against it.
Your business can suffer severe damage as a result of poor financial advice or ill-advised investments. Sometimes the damage can be so severe that your business cannot recover without legal action. If your company has suffered monetary loss due to poor financial advice, you may be able to seek compensation to make your business whole again. Bay Area business litigation attorney David H. Schwartz can help you protect the future of your business.
Securities fraud is a broad term that covers any type of deceptive practice used to mislead investors and manipulate financial markets for personal gain. Those accused of this illegal act can be an individual or organization — either of which will need...
As a business litigation attorney, I see it every day: business owners come forward, convinced that another party has taken and abused one of their company’s trade secrets. They then pursue a claim against the offending party only to discover that...
A failing business partnership often leads to a failing business. With around 70% of business partnerships reported to dissolve, you can never be too cautious when it comes to protecting your company. If you choose to enter into...
With each exciting new piece of intellectual property, it may be tempting to pursue a registered trademark. However, doing so is not always the right move from a legal or logistical standpoint.
Both minority and majority shareholders are supposed to share one underlying goal — to protect the interests of the company they’ve invested in. However, they may not always see eye to eye on how to do that.
When someone breaches a contract they’ve entered into with you, it’s important that you act quickly. In many cases, simply reminding the other party of the terms of your agreement can be enough to get things back on track. In others...
