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Co-ops: A Tool for Small Business Recovery
Many small businesses have been hurt or even destroyed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Owners may have lost their business and their funds. One of the legal tools that can help some owners recover is the
Jump Client Cases to the Front of the Line – Use Judicial Reference
Due to COVID-19, courts in many California counties suspended civil trials, if they did not close to civil filings altogether. As of May 7, 2020 courts in these 14 counties were closed for all civil
Making an Insurance Claim for COVID-19: What A Business Can Do
Many business owners paid for insurance, year-after-year, and now need help from their insurance company due to COVID-19 and government orders to temporarily close. Here are some potential coverages, and here’s what businesses can do.
In A Time of Crisis: Consider Force Majeure and Business Interruption
Because of the Coronavirus crisis, many businesses are considering whether to modify, reduce or temporarily cease operations. This is a natural course of action and in many cases, these actions align with requests of local,
Gas Station Dealers: A Review of the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act
Certified Franchise & Distribution Law Specialist by David Gurnick 818.907.3285 So far in 2017 no federal or state court in California issued a published decision under the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act (“PMPA”) – despite the fact gasoline
When Bad Things Happen to Good People…On the Internet
Litigation Attorney by David Gurnick 818.907.3285 The internet has generated countless new ways to communicate and share thinking. Some posted information is negative, which can still be useful when messages are truthful, in good taste, and
Show Me the License: Is Your Company Ready?
Business Litigation Attorney by David Gurnick 818.907.3285 Good record-keeping is a burden. But doing so is important. Here is an example of why it is important to keep good records of all software licenses. The Business
Franchising: A Big Portion of Today’s Economy
Franchise & Business Litigation Attorney by David Gurnick 818.907.3285 By year’s end more than 750,000 franchised outlets will be operating in the United States, employing more than 8.2 million people, generating over $800 billion in sales
The 10 Biggest Mistakes Franchisors Make
Franchise & Business Litigation Attorney by David Gurnick 818.907.3285 Thousands of franchise companies offer countless goods and services in the United States. Many are successful in growing their brands, delivering quality goods and services to the
Promises, Promises: Supreme Court Eases Up on Making Fraud Claims
Franchise Litigation Attorney David Gurnick 818.907.3285 Overruling an 84 year old precedent, the California Supreme Court made it easier to claim a contract was brought about by fraud. Generally, when parties put their full agreement