Manufacturing agreements can establish the terms under which one business produces goods or components for another. These agreements may address product specifications, production quantities, pricing, delivery schedules, and other responsibilities. Disputes can arise when the parties disagree about whether products…

Contracts sometimes require one party to pay a fee when an agreement is canceled before its scheduled end. These provisions can appear in service agreements, commercial arrangements, and other contracts involving ongoing obligations. Disputes may arise over whether a cancellation…

Exclusivity clauses can limit a party’s ability to conduct certain business with others during a contractual relationship. These provisions may appear in agreements involving products, services, suppliers, distributors, and other commercial arrangements. Disputes can arise when one party believes the…

Service agreements establish the responsibilities of businesses or individuals providing services in exchange for payment or other consideration. Disputes can arise when one party believes the promised services were not performed as agreed. When a disagreement leads to litigation, courts…

Promissory notes are written agreements in which one party promises to pay a specified amount of money to another. Disputes can arise when payments are missed, the parties disagree about the amount owed, or questions develop concerning the terms or…

Shareholder deadlock disputes can arise when opposing owners or groups of shareholders cannot agree on important decisions affecting a corporation. The disagreement may interfere with elections, management decisions, business operations, or the corporation’s ability to move forward. In California, corporate…

Minority shareholder disputes can arise when individuals who control a corporation allegedly use their authority in ways that disadvantage shareholders with smaller ownership interests. These conflicts may involve corporate decisions, distributions, compensation, access to benefits, or other actions affecting a…

Businesses often rely on confidential information that provides a competitive advantage, including formulas, methods, processes, programs, and other valuable commercial information. Disputes can arise when another person or business allegedly acquires, uses, or discloses that information without authorization. Under California…

Self-dealing disputes can arise when someone entrusted with another party’s interests participates in a transaction that may provide a personal benefit. These disputes frequently involve business relationships in which directors, officers, partners, or other fiduciaries have influence over important financial…

Constructive fraud claims can arise when conduct is treated as fraudulent because it violates a duty arising from a relationship of trust or confidence. Unlike traditional fraud, constructive fraud does not necessarily depend on proving an intentional misrepresentation or a…