Litigation! The word has many connotations, most of which are pejorative. The “litigation happy” label is ubiquitous. In the business world, “litigation” has a much more pragmatic import. It remains a useful tool for San Diego business seeking legitimate recourse but simultaneously is the source of unease. While a full…
Most San Diego businesses, regardless of their size, try not to think about the potential for litigation. They cross their fingers and move forward concentrating on day to day operations and marketing. They are aware of possible contract disputes and potential liabilities but put their faith in the good nature…
San Diego businesses should be asking themselves how the “billable hour” law firm culture affects their bottom line. A recent article about a patent holder’s defense of a patent infringement action focused on the business’s desire not to cave into the demands of what it believed was a patent pirate…
On December 22, 2008, the California Supreme Court ruled in Patel V. Liebermensch that the parties had entered into an enforceable option contract for the sale of real property despite the absence of terms specifying the time and manner of payment. The controversial decision was widely reported by the media…