https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/ General California legal information published by Harrington Wells PC. en-us https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/what-to-do-after-a-car-accident-in-california/ https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/what-to-do-after-a-car-accident-in-california/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dion Macbeth, California attorney A practical guide to the first steps after a California car accident, from medical care and evidence preservation to insurance claims and legal representation. https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/wrongful-termination-in-california/ https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/wrongful-termination-in-california/ Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dion Macbeth, California attorney Learn how California employees can evaluate a potential wrongful termination, including retaliation, discrimination, protected leave, and public policy claims. https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/how-to-form-a-business-in-california/ https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/how-to-form-a-business-in-california/ Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dion Macbeth, California attorney Compare California LLCs, corporations, and partnerships, and understand the legal choices that shape ownership, taxes, governance, and future fundraising. https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/business-contract-dispute-resolution/ https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/business-contract-dispute-resolution/ Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dion Macbeth, California attorney Understand the strategic choices businesses face when a contract breaks down, including demand letters, negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and court litigation. https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/commercial-real-estate-lease-disputes/ https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/commercial-real-estate-lease-disputes/ Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dion Macbeth, California attorney A practical overview of commercial lease disputes involving rent, repairs, defaults, construction, use restrictions, and early termination. https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/trademark-infringement-and-brand-protection/ https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/trademark-infringement-and-brand-protection/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dion Macbeth, California attorney Learn how companies can protect a name, logo, or brand from confusingly similar use and respond when infringement threatens goodwill. https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/what-to-expect-during-a-federal-investigation/ https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/what-to-expect-during-a-federal-investigation/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dion Macbeth, California attorney Understand the first steps when a business or individual receives a subpoena, target letter, interview request, or other federal investigative contact. https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/high-net-worth-divorce-and-asset-division/ https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/high-net-worth-divorce-and-asset-division/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dion Macbeth, California attorney How high-net-worth spouses can approach business interests, trusts, real estate, executive compensation, and privacy during a complex divorce. https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/estate-planning-documents-every-family-should-consider/ https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/estate-planning-documents-every-family-should-consider/ Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dion Macbeth, California attorney A plain-English overview of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance health care directives, beneficiary designations, and incapacity planning. https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/irs-audit-and-tax-controversy-response/ https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/irs-audit-and-tax-controversy-response/ Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dion Macbeth, California attorney Practical guidance for responding to an IRS audit, notice, appeal, or tax controversy while protecting deadlines and documentation. https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/probate-in-california-what-families-should-know/ https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/probate-in-california-what-families-should-know/ Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dion Macbeth, California attorney Understand the California probate process, common delays, creditor issues, and when an estate may qualify for a simpler alternative. https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/criminal-defense-after-an-arrest/ https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/criminal-defense-after-an-arrest/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dion Macbeth, California attorney The first steps after an arrest can affect a criminal case. Learn how to protect your rights, preserve evidence, and prepare for the next court date. https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/business-bankruptcy-and-restructuring-options/ https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/business-bankruptcy-and-restructuring-options/ Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dion Macbeth, California attorney Explore the legal and strategic options available when a business faces mounting debt, liquidity problems, creditor pressure, or a possible restructuring. https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/shareholder-derivative-lawsuit-california/ https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/shareholder-derivative-lawsuit-california/ Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dion Macbeth, California attorney A guide to shareholder claims, derivative lawsuits, books-and-records demands, and negotiated solutions for closely held companies. https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/merger-acquisition-due-diligence/ https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/merger-acquisition-due-diligence/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dion Macbeth, California attorney Key legal diligence topics in a merger or acquisition, including contracts, employees, intellectual property, litigation, and regulatory risk. https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/breach-fiduciary-duty-business/ https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/breach-fiduciary-duty-business/ Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dion Macbeth, California attorney How owners and boards can recognize potential self-dealing, conflicts of interest, misuse of assets, and other fiduciary-duty concerns. https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/construction-contract-dispute/ https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/construction-contract-dispute/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dion Macbeth, California attorney What owners, developers, contractors, and subcontractors should know about construction payment disputes, delays, defects, and change orders. https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/california-employment-retaliation/ https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/california-employment-retaliation/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dion Macbeth, California attorney Learn what workplace retaliation can look like after an employee reports discrimination, harassment, safety concerns, or other legal violations. https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/workplace-discrimination-claim/ https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/workplace-discrimination-claim/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dion Macbeth, California attorney A practical overview of discrimination claims based on protected characteristics, workplace evidence, agency filings, and employer response. https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/executive-employment-agreement/ https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/executive-employment-agreement/ Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dion Macbeth, California attorney Important provisions in executive employment agreements, including compensation, severance, equity, restrictive covenants, and change-in-control protection. https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/california-independent-contractor-law/ https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/california-independent-contractor-law/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dion Macbeth, California attorney Understand why worker classification matters in California, including wage, tax, benefit, and litigation risks for businesses. https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/slip-and-fall-injury-claim/ https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/slip-and-fall-injury-claim/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dion Macbeth, California attorney What to document after a slip and fall, including the condition, notice, medical treatment, witnesses, and insurance communications. https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/medical-malpractice-claim-california/ https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/medical-malpractice-claim-california/ Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dion Macbeth, California attorney A careful introduction to medical negligence claims, medical records, expert review, damages, and California filing deadlines. https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/wrongful-death-claim-california/ https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/wrongful-death-claim-california/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dion Macbeth, California attorney How families can preserve evidence, understand who may bring a wrongful death claim, and evaluate financial and personal losses. https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/product-liability-claim/ https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/product-liability-claim/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dion Macbeth, California attorney Understand design, manufacturing, and warning defects, and the evidence that can support a product liability investigation. https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/dui-arrest-california/ https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/dui-arrest-california/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dion Macbeth, California attorney The immediate steps after a California DUI arrest, including release conditions, DMV deadlines, evidence, and court preparation. https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/restraining-order-domestic-violence/ https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/restraining-order-domestic-violence/ Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dion Macbeth, California attorney A practical overview of domestic violence restraining orders, temporary orders, hearings, evidence, and custody consequences. https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/california-child-custody/ https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/california-child-custody/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dion Macbeth, California attorney Understand California custody decisions, parenting plans, communication, evidence, and the factors that support a child's stability. https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/prenuptial-agreement-california/ https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/prenuptial-agreement-california/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dion Macbeth, California attorney Key California prenuptial agreement issues, including disclosure, timing, independent counsel, separate property, and future changes. https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/trust-contest-undue-influence/ https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/trust-contest-undue-influence/ Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dion Macbeth, California attorney When families question a trust or amendment, understand common grounds for challenge, evidence preservation, and the role of mediation. https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/trustee-duties-california/ https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/trustee-duties-california/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dion Macbeth, California attorney An overview of trustee duties involving communication, accounting, investment, impartiality, and distribution of trust assets. https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/estate-tax-planning-high-net-worth/ https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/estate-tax-planning-high-net-worth/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dion Macbeth, California attorney Why families should coordinate trusts, business succession, charitable planning, and tax advice before a sale or major transfer. https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/federal-fcpa-compliance/ https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/federal-fcpa-compliance/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dion Macbeth, California attorney Core elements of an effective anti-bribery compliance program, including risk assessment, third parties, training, and investigations. https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/international-business-sanctions/ https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/international-business-sanctions/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dion Macbeth, California attorney How companies can spot sanctions, export-control, ownership, and cross-border transaction risks before signing an international agreement. https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/healthcare-compliance-california/ https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/healthcare-compliance-california/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dion Macbeth, California attorney Compliance priorities for healthcare providers and businesses, including privacy, billing, licensing, referrals, and investigations. https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/startup-ip-assignment/ https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/startup-ip-assignment/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dion Macbeth, California attorney How startups can protect ownership of code, inventions, designs, and confidential information from formation through fundraising. https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/business-partner-buyout/ https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/business-partner-buyout/ Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dion Macbeth, California attorney Key issues in a partner or co-owner buyout, including valuation, control, payment terms, releases, and transition obligations. https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/real-estate-zoning-entitlements/ https://www.harringtonwells.com/insights/real-estate-zoning-entitlements/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dion Macbeth, California attorney What developers and property owners should evaluate before pursuing a California land-use approval, variance, or development project.