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ValueRock TN Prop. v. PK II Larwin Square

(California Court of Appeal) - Affirmed order denying anti-SLAPP motion. Plaintiffs sought to assign leasehold interest in shopping center. Defendant refused to consent to assignment. Plaintiff brought suit alleging Defendant improperly withheld assignment. Defendant brought an anti-SLAPP motion which the trial court denied because the assignment request was not a settlement communication or litigation-related conduct.
Pneuma International Inc v. Cho

(California Court of Appeal) - Affirmed. Plaintiff sued former employee alleging several business torts including unfair competition and trespass to chattel. Appeals court held that trespass to chattel in business does not establish that the party engaged in an unlawful business practice under California’s Unfair Competition Law. Affirmed in favor of Defendant.

Small Business Law News

Helping small business owners in Corpus Christi Texas

How to leapfrog from gig worker to prosperous business owner

More Americans are realizing gig jobs are a low-risk way to raise money and hone the business skills necessary to launch a successful business.
Everyone wants a do-over. Here are the top regrets of entrepreneurs and what they'd do differently

Everyone wants a do-over. Here's the top regrets of entrepreneurs and what they'd do differently in starting a business. A lot of it comes down to saving money, which can cost more in the long run.
Here are the winners and losers of the Trump tax cuts

Here's who won and lost after the 2018 tax overhaul and how to determine which camp you're in. If you're judging it by the size of your refund, you're doing it wrong.
NYC small business chief: Chinatown hit hard because of 'unfounded fears' over coronavirus

"Business owners are telling us revenues are down 40% in Chinatown," said Gregg Bishop, commissioner of New York's Department of Small Business Services.