The Fast Food Franchisor Responsibility Act
The Fast Food Franchisor Responsibility Act, or AB 1228, is a proposed law currently under review in California’s legislature. This law, which initially seems to favor franchisees, requires franchisors to comply with employment laws and share liability for any breaches with their franchisees. However, the Act’s implications are more complex upon closer inspection. The Act’s origins lie in the amendments to the […]
Easement Dispute – Real Estate Litigation – Case Study
Real Estate Litigation At Nowland Law, Attorney Thomas F. Nowland and his team of attorneys have represented virtually hundreds of companies and businesses of all sizes and in varying industries. These years of experience have taught us that each business has it’s own unique needs and considerations when dealing with business litigation. We strive to work with a business to achieve a […]
Contract Formation Dispute – Public Works – Construction Law – Case Study
Involved in a Contract Dispute? At Nowland Law, Attorney Thomas F. Nowland and his team of attorneys have represented virtually hundreds of companies and businesses of all sizes and in varying industries. These years of experience have taught us that each business has it’s own unique needs and considerations when dealing with business litigation. We strive to work with a business to […]
Contract Dispute – Case Study
Involved in a Contract Dispute? At Nowland Law, Attorney Thomas F. Nowland and his team of attorneys have represented virtually hundreds of companies and businesses of all sizes and in varying industries. These years of experience have taught us that each business has it’s own unique needs and considerations when dealing with business litigation. We strive to work with a business to […]
Case Study: Wage & Hour Claim
Wage & Hour Claims – California Business Defense Lawyers At Nowland Law, Attorney Thomas F. Nowland and his team of attorneys have represented virtually hundreds of companies and businesses of all sizes and in varying industries. These years of experience have taught us that each business has it’s own unique needs and considerations when dealing with business litigation. We strive to work […]
SB 1162
California is adopting SB 1162. It’s been signed, sealed and delivered. We are just waiting for it to take effect in January 2023, with reports due for some organizations by May 2023. That makes now the ideal time to learn about your company’s requirements under SB1162 to begin preparing for compliance. What does the bill do? In a nutshell, it’s a collection […]
Legal Drama In The Master’s Sommelier Court
A juicy complaint came over the wires that reads like the set up to a novel. Young careers dashed by a tangled web weaved by allegedly corrupt agents of the storied and venerated institutions of the wine world. If you’re not familiar, a Sommelier is a professional wine “steward” of a collection, (mostly at restaurants) who is supposed to be a sage […]
Nutribullet accused of deceitful business practices in court
Nutribullet has been taken to court in Los Angeles for allegedly unlawful and deceitful business practices, as claimed by an individual named Roy Lo. The claim is the “SBA” requires that warranty statements include this or similar phrases on their product registration cards: This card or form is “for product registration, and failure to complete and return the card or form does […]
“The Other” Business Website Laws
Nowland Law blog readers will know that we have covered ADA, GDPR and CCPA laws that business owners need to be aware and compliant of. While these affect most businesses, there are some more ‘specialized’ website laws. It’s a good idea to take a look at them to make sure your industry doesn’t fall into one of these categories. Naturally, we must […]
The OG California Consumer Privacy Act
Not to be outdone by the European Union, the California Consumer Privacy Act is a landmark piece of legislation that went into effect at the start of 2020. It’s main purpose is to allow a California resident with the right to know what personally identifiable (and semi-anonymous) data is collected on them and to be informed if this data is sold or […]
Action Plan for Business Website Compliance
DISCLAIMER: Although we are a lawfirm, you would be negligent to not talk to an attorney about your specific situation. This information is not provided as legal advice, but rather generic information. Your specific situation will likely require critical considerations. First, we highly recommend that you get in touch with a competent California Business Law Firm to help you set up compliance […]
GDPR Website Laws
Why should California based businesses care about a European Union law? In English, it translates as the “General Data Protection Regulation”, which regulates the ownership and transfer of personal/consumer data inside and outside of the European Union. It dictates that any company or organization that will collect, process, or transmit personal data has technical and policy measures in place to protect the […]