Focus Law Blog

It's a (business) match! All companies are looking for more clients. It is a very common goal and a great one if you ask me. It is equally as important as having the right clients. A bad client can look different from company to company. Overall, you want to avoid...

Two Twenty-Somethings Running a Cryptocurrency Business They Invented: What Could Possibly Go Wrong. Hundreds of billions of dollars are invested in cryptocurrencies, and their popularity has the attention of scam artists. If you’re interested in cryptocurrencies,...

Choose the best protection for your Intellectual Property. Once you understand that you should protect your Intellectual Property, you should choose the best way to protect it. Desny claims are different from copyright claims because they protect the idea itself....

You need a succession plan if you want your business to Outlast You.  Succession planning isn’t just for someone older who’s got retirement on their mind. Every business owner should have a succession plan because you don’t know when you’ll leave your business,...

Not all clients are good clients. Different warehousing companies received an offer from Walmart Inc. to take in possession of enormous quantities of a product for a short period until they could resell the product. In exchange, Walmart offered to pay them well.   The...

Mandatory Arbitration is More Than Just a Click Away. Arbitration is usually a more business-friendly way to resolve disputes than litigation. A recent US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit decision lays down some ground rules if you want your website visitors...

Did You Keep Employees On During the Pandemic? You did the right thing by keeping people on your payroll during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, something good may happen to your business as a result (if you qualify). If you own a small business, you may be eligible for...

Gender discrimination in the workplace. In 2022?  It seems like it is happening. An Al-Jazeera employee filed a lawsuit against the TV cable news broadcaster for discrimination against its female employees. The federal lawsuit alleges that Al-Jazeera treats female...

People With Disabilities are Vulnerable to Fraud Committed By Their Business Partners. America’s population is aging, and the number of people with dementia is expected to reach 14 million by 2060. The fact some of us are successful business owners and investors won’t...

A Well-Drafted Ownership Agreement is Like a Prenup Preventing a Messy Business Divorce. Nothing lasts forever, even your business. The more co-owners there are, the greater the chances internal disputes will bring them to an end. An ownership agreement can create...