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AdobeStock_600446247-300x200Contracts are the lifeblood of California’s economy. Every business, no matter its size, depends on the mutual performance of contractual obligations with individuals and other business entities. When there is a breach of contract, the Los Angeles business litigation attorneys at Structure Law Group can advise you of your rights and represent you in taking (or defending against) legal action to assert those rights.

How Much Time Do You Have to File a Breach of Contract Lawsuit in Los Angeles?

California law imposes a deadline–known as a statute of limitations–on most types of civil actions. For alleged breaches of written contracts, the statute of limitations is four years under Section 337 of the California Code of Civil Procedure. But for most oral contracts, the limitation period is just two years under Section 339. In certain cases, a breach of contract for the sale of goods may instead be by Section 2725 of the Commercial Code, which has a four-year statute of limitations regardless of whether the contract itself was written or oral.

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AdobeStock_554619254-300x200Numerous businesses all over Texas are for sale every day, and people need to understand market dynamics and other concerns whenever they are considering buying or selling any business in the state. If you are currently trying to buy or sell a business in Texas, be sure that you have a Texas business attorney assisting you with all of the legal requirements that will be involved.

Buying an existing business can seem like a safer career path than beginning their own company, and people who are ready to move on can become willing to sell their businesses when they believe the time is right. It is important to begin by knowing whether you will be involved in an asset sale or an entity sale, with the former involving some or all of a business rather than an entire business itself and the latter being an entire business entity outright.

Buying a Business in Texas

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AdobeStock_559781410-300x200While many entrepreneurs choose to start their own businesses, others prefer to acquire an existing business. Acquiring an existing business can also be a good path for established businesses to expand. Regardless of which scenario you are looking at, the Los Angeles mergers and acquisitions lawyers at SLG can represent you through each stage of the process.

Business acquisition is a fairly complex legal process. It is not something you should enter into lightly or attempt without experienced legal counsel.

Here is just a brief overview of the acquisition process and some key considerations for you as a potential buyer:

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AdobeStock_606966290-300x200Many people nowadays are buying various goods online, which makes e-commerce businesses very attractive ventures for individuals all over Texas. When a person is considering starting their own e-commerce company, they will want to be sure they are working with trusted Austin, TX e-commerce attorneys.

In general, an e-commerce business will be a company operating either in full or in part over the internet that generates most of its revenue from online transactions. Licensing is one major concern for most e-commerce companies.

Basic E-Commerce Checklist

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AdobeStock_148430185-300x200Structure Law Group LLP’s California real estate attorneys can provide you with top-grade professional representation and guidance in real estate transactions. SLG’s attorneys work with investors, brokers, landlords and tenants in a wide range of matters including acquisitions, leases, transactions, financing, and tax planning.

Here are a few things to keep in mind when dealing with California’s commercial real estate market.

Tips for Buyers

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AdobeStock_56492391-300x200Whether you are looking to fund your next startup or you have an existing business that is well on its way to financial success, it is always a good idea to work with an experienced business attorney who can provide you with valuable advice and legal representation. Especially in California’s ever-changing business climate, having a lawyer is a necessity. That is why the Los Angeles business attorneys at Structure Law Group are here to help your business reach its full potential.

Four Ways Structure Law Group, LLP Can Help Your Los Angeles Start-Up

Some business owners look at hiring an attorney as an unnecessary expense. But the reality is that every business has to deal with legal issues on a daily basis. And you will be in a much stronger position if you have an experienced attorney at your side.

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AdobeStock_602180598-300x207While people often associate the individual terms in the phrase “mergers and acquisitions” (M&A) as essentially meaning the same thing, they are actually quite different. An acquisition describes one company taking over another company to establish itself as a new owner, while a merger refers to two companies of similar sizes joining forces to move forward as a single new entity.

M&As are extremely common in today’s business environment, but they are also incredibly complex, and many hopeful deals instead end up in litigation. You can avoid many of the struggles associated with M&As when you work with an experienced M&A attorney in LA.

Why M&A Transactions End Up in Litigation

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AdobeStock_360567208-300x200Each year brings new changes to the laws governing the relationship between California businesses and their employees. And 2023 has certainly been an active year on that front. There are a number of new laws–and changes to existing laws–that all employers need to be aware of.  If you have specific questions about how these new laws will affect your business, the California employment lawyers at Structure Law Group are here to help.

Here is a brief rundown of some of the more critical new employment laws to keep in mind as your business continues to navigate 2023:

Higher Minimum Wage

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AdobeStock_390212429-300x200Intellectual property theft costs businesses billions each year. If you believe that someone is misusing your patent, copyright, or trademark, you need to act quickly to protect your interests. The California intellectual property attorneys at Structure Law Group, LLP discuss how to respond to IP theft issues.

Types of intellectual property

Companies have legal protection over patented designs or processes, trademarks, and copyrights. Trade secrets are something else entirely. Theft of patents, trademarks, or copyrights can result in lawsuits against other companies or individuals.

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AdobeStock_366696178-300x200Many startups jumped onto the cryptocurrency bandwagon by offering Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) in lieu of IPOs. But there were pitfalls here as there are with any new technology. ICOs can act like IPOs which are typically securities offered to investors.

If so, then the SEC governs the transaction. On the other hand, not all IPOs are securities. These are known as utility tokens and do not offer a share of the venture, but rather some other benefit, such as free services or the right to purchase a stake later.

Even with some confusion over the ICO itself, major investment banks are beginning to jump on the ICO bandwagon. In this article, a Silicon Valley cryptocurrency attorney discusses the pros and cons of ICOs to generate investment capital.

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