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Word of mouth has always been instrumental in attracting clients or customers to one’s business. With the advent of social media, word of mouth has now become even more ubiquitous. Yelp, one of the most visited review platforms with 100 million-plus posts on it, is a commonly used resource by consumers. A survey by BrightLocal, in fact, found that 86 percent of consumers will consult a review site like Yelp before patronizing a business.

Warranties are legally-binding promises made by a seller to a buyer. There are two types of warranties: express warranties and implied warranties. Understanding the nuances between them is key because it affects how you make and honor your warranty promises. A breach of either an express or implied warranty can result in legal action taken against a business.

There are both benefits and drawbacks to buying a house “as is.” Knowing these ahead of time will help you decide if this is the right choice for you. Buyers who go into this process with all the facts are better prepared and will be able to take advantage of these unique offers.

When buying, selling, or renting property, conducting a title review is an essential step of the process. Every real estate attorney knows that conducting a title review can help protect buyers from potential legal problems and disputes that may arise down the line.

Despite a dip in prices and total sales, the California real estate market remains strong with 19,908 sales in November 2022 with an average price of $763,300, according to the research website Redfin.

Buy-sell agreements are an important part of effective business management. But what happens when there are disputes with buy-sell agreements? How can you and your business move forward with confidence?

An indemnity clause is one of the most contentious and litigated elements in any commercial contract. Some people are reluctant to sign contracts that contain indemnification provisions. However, many people do not understand the importance of indemnity clauses and how they can impact their business.

Nobody enters into a business partnership imagining it will need to be dissolved one day. Unfortunately, a laundry list of unexpected life events, like market downturns, a change in a partner's professional direction and goals, bankruptcies, retirements, and deaths, can all force the potentially complicated issue of dissolving your business partnership.

Trade secrets are the “stuff” successful companies are made of. Their proprietary information may be the only feature that distinguishes them from similar companies, and that feature may be the key to their profitability.

Those in the business world know how important it is to set your goods and services apart from competitors to attract customers and protect your bottom line.