Business Law
Can you fire an employee over a social media post?
A lot of people (incorrectly) believe that the U.S. Constitutional guarantee that permits free speech equals a right to say anything they want -- online or off -- without consequences. While the government can’t tell people what they can say, you (as an...
Starting a medical partnership in California
It’s not unusual for medical professionals to dream about owning their own partnership, but California’s laws surrounding such partnerships are somewhat different than in other states. In addition, medical partnerships can run into unexpected complications when it...
You just discovered your partner is stealing from the business: What now?
You wouldn’t have gone into business with your partners unless you trusted them -- but your trust has been misused and outright broken. One of your partners has been actively dipping into the accounts for their own expenses. You know you need to act fast to limit the...
What is a breach of contract?
Contracts are important in business because they enable the parties involved to know what to expect from an agreement. They can be written or verbal, but they should always be followed. Businesses that meet the terms of contracts are usually known as reliable and...