Business Litigation

Business Litigation
FMG assists clients in resolving their business disputes and business litigation actions, which often involve allegations such as breach of contract, fraud, negligence, unfair competition, theft of trade secrets, collections, and other issues. FMG also is well versed in the most effective methods to defend against or prosecute claims in state and federal court and in binding arbitration tribunals relating to its clients’ business interests. An important part of FMG’s business litigation strategy for resolving disputes in this area is our ability to effectively utilize mediation to provide a swift and cost-effective resolution for our clients. FMG also can assist in its clients’ business transactions, whether they involve starting a business, buying or selling a business, reviewing & negotiating contracts and leases, hiring and firing, or developing an exit strategy, to include the following:
- Contract Review and Preparation
- Partnership Contract Creation and Review
- Corporation, S-Corp, and LLC Formation
- Property & Equipment Lease Review and Creation
- Memoranda of Understanding & Purchase–Sale Agreement
- Buying & Selling a Business
- Opening, Expanding, or Franchising Your Operation
- All Real Estate Issues
- Limited Partnership Contracts
- At Will Employment & Independent Contractor Agreements
- Employee Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreements
- Distribution and Manufacturing Agreements
- Operating Agreements, Corporate Bylaws and Minutes
- Licensing & Permits
FMG also has developed a strategic alliance with other highly competent professionals in fields involving intellectual property, lending, accounting, tax, and estate planning, and can help put together a team to address almost any issue confronted by its business clients.
Important Supporting Documents/Forms
CA Secretary of State Forms
CA Statement of Information (Corporations)
CA Statement of Information (Corporations) eFiling
CA Statement of No Change
CA Certificate of Dissolution (LLC)
CA Name Reservation Request
CA Name Availability Inquiry
Employment Law:
The Social Security Administration
The U.S. Job Accomodation Network (JAN)
The Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)
DiscriminationAttorney.com – A General Employment Law Resource
Toxic Tort: Asbestos
The Asbestos Institute
OpenSecrets.org,Tracking the Payback Topic: Asbestos
U.S. Department of Labor, Topic: Asbestos
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
The Asbestos Rip-off (by Michael Fumento)
“How About a Tony for Best Asbestos-Related Script?” (by Holman, W. Jenkins, Jr.)
Toxic Tort: Mold
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Built Environments, Inc – building science and forensic analysis
Mold Insurance and Litigation (by Rick Fedrizzi)
Insurance Information Institute (III)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)