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The Small Business Owner’s Guide to Enforceable Contracts in California
When you run a small company, every important relationship rests on a contract. In California business and commercial law, your written agr ...
What Counts as a “Security”? Understanding Risky Investment Instruments Under California Law
When a deal goes bad, one of the first questions a California securities attorney at Alves Radcliffe asks is simple: “Did you actually buy ...
Business and Commercial Law Essentials for California Companies
California companies operate in one of the most highly regulated business environments in the United States. Strong legal guidance helps or ...
How a Securities Attorney Protects Businesses in High-Risk Transactions
High-risk transactions can expose businesses to regulatory scrutiny, financial loss, and long legal disputes. Working with a qualified secu ...
Common Forms of Securities Fraud and How Attorneys Respond
Securities fraud remains one of the most damaging financial crimes in the investment world. Investors lose billions every year to schemes t ...
What to Expect From a California Securities Attorney Consultation
Meeting with a securities attorney for the first time can feel intimidating. Legal and financial terminology often overlap, leaving investo ...
Introducing Our New Alamo, CA Location to Serve You Better
We’re excited to announce that Alves Radcliffe LLP has opened a new office in Alamo, California, expanding how we serve Bay Area clients. O ...
Top Legal Risks Investors Should Discuss With a Securities Attorney
Every investment carries risk, but not every risk is visible. From misleading disclosures to poorly structured agreements, even experienced ...
How to Recover from a Bad Investment in California: Legal Steps That Work
A bad investment can feel devastating, especially when it involves more than financial loss—it can shake your confidence and sense of trust ...
Know Your Rights Under California Corp. Code §25401 & §25501
Investing always involves risk, but it should never involve deception. California’s securities laws were written to protect investors from ...
Construction Delays and Breach of Contract: What You Need to Know
Delays are one of the most common and costly problems in construction. A project that falls behind schedule can disrupt financing, extend t ...
Top 5 Construction Contract Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Every successful construction project starts with a solid contract. Yet, many property owners and contractors make preventable mistakes tha ...
Home Renovation Gone Wrong? How to Spot — and Prove — Contractor Fraud
Imagine this scenario: You have just spent several tens of thousands of dollars on a home renovation, only to discover that something has g ...
Billed for Work You Didn’t Approve? How to Hold Contractors Accountable
Too many homeowners are blindsided when contractors misrepresent their services or charge for unapproved work. Learn why this concern is on ...
Top Signs Your Contractor Is Cutting Corners — and How to Fight Back
Hiring a contractor is a big investment, and most homeowners rightly expect to receive quality work and fair treatment. Unfortunately, some ...
