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In Quach v. California Commerce Club, Inc., the Supreme Court of California delivered a landmark ruling on the waiver of arbitration rights, aligning California's standards with recent federal precedents. The Court's detailed analysis and reasoning provide critical insights into how waiver of arbitration rights will be evaluated moving forward.

Litigating commercial disputes in California courts can be a complex and time-consuming process. Whether you are a plaintiff seeking to recover damages or a defendant defending against a lawsuit, there are several things you should be aware of before filing a lawsuit in California. 1. California Court Systems

In People v. Landes, 84 NY2d 655 (1994), the New York Court of Appeals clarified when an offering or selling of securities is “to the public” This is significant because if the sale is to the public, it will be subject to registration requirements under New York's Blue Sky Law.

Drop-shipping might be a profitable way to carry out your business transaction, whether you are a freshly opened small business that still has to establish its niche online or a well-established company with deep-seated roots. It does, however, come with its challenges and risks. The good news is that you can easily...

Contracts play an important role in the allocation of business risks in commercial transactions. Some of them can be simple, consisting of just a few pages. Others can feature more complexity and reach over 100+ pages. The contract can be between a homeowner and contractor for a new kitchen remodel. Or it...

California jurors convicted Theranos Inc. founder and CEO, Elizabeth Holmes, 37, on four counts of criminal fraud on January 3, 2022. This decision came after 15 weeks at trial and more than 50 hours of deliberation over a multi-million dollar scheme to defraud investors. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District...

California and New York implemented automatic renewal laws (ARLs) by enacting stringent negative option contracts requirements, including a first-ever cancellation requirement. Given the increased emphasis on ARL compliance by plaintiffs and public departments in both states, retailers should ensure that their practices adhere to these heightened standards. New York...

Many business relationships form a fiduciary duty between a principal and the fiduciary. Litigation may also ensue, giving way to the defendant's scurrying to devise a defensive strategy. Understanding common defenses to breaches of fiduciary duties claim can help business leaders prevent them from happening in the first place and prepare them...

If you have recently received a subpoena, you may not fully understand what this means and how you need to fulfill the obligations that are a part of the process. The below information will provide you with everything you need to know in a simple, easy-to-understand style that cuts through legal jargon.

Meta Platforms, Inc., formerly known as Facebook, Inc., is on the receiving end of an investor-led class-action lawsuit over its alleged failure to disclose internal study results indicating Instagram's detrimental impact on teen mental health. The case also complains that the company downplayed these findings. Investors submitted their petition...

Force majeure clauses in California commercial contracts shift performance loss risk from one party to another if an uncontrollable, unforeseen event occurs, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Generally, the force majeure clause's terms and conditions define the effect and scope, providing a contractual defense in the event of a related...