AVOID Generic NDAs
WHY GENERIC NDAS CAUSE PROBLEMS FOR CALIFORNIA BUSINESSES OVERVIEW Nowadays, it seems like everyone has been asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement (“NDA”)—from employees and independent contractors, to people looking into buying a business. For example, your...
Should My Company Bother with Employee Severance Agreements?
SHOULD YOUR CALIFORNIA COMPANY USE EMPLOYEE SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS? OVERVIEW Most business owners know that California is, at least in theory, an at-will state. In other words, except in cases of discrimination (e.g., race, gender, religion, etc.) or retaliation (e.g.,...
Getting Your Attorneys’ Fees Back When You Sue Your HOA in California
CAN YOU RECOVER YOUR ATTORNEYS’ FEES IF YOU SUE YOUR HOA? OVERVIEW By far, the most common concern that homeowners have when considering whether to sue their HOAs is whether they’ll get their attorneys’ fees and costs back if they win. The answer is...