Sometimes a dispute will settle in a way that is a little surprising. One party may accept an offer relatively early on in negotiation talks, or at a point that comes unexpectedly. This is not always a result of inexperience in negotiation, but of a conscious decision to move on and focus efforts elsewhere.

Just before California’s eviction moratorium was set to expire at the end of June, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed new legislation which extended the moratorium through the end of September. In addition, the bill also made more of the $5.2 billion in rental relief accessible.

With such a high demand for homes and so few going up on the market, there is now quite the real estate bubble building. Homes have greatly appreciated in many areas because of this, and while it might be a good time to buy for certain homebuyers, others could be better off exploring alternatives and waiting things out a bit longer.

The average adult spends roughly 40 hours per week working, many of whom are alongside coworkers, supervisors, management and others on a weekly basis. Surely, not everyone is going to vibe well together. When things begin to escalate to a certain level, everyone in the workplace could become negatively affected.

Businesses can be faced with a multitude of challenges that individuals rarely have to deal with. Whether it’s issues with neighboring businesses, vendors, customers, employees, commercial property and real estate, premises liability—the list can go on and on. Owning or operating a business can be so rewarding and profitable, but can also give rise to unexpected (and usually expensive) issues. Knowing how to save as much of the bottom line is vital to business success. In the vast majority of issues that come up, mediation can be of great help.

Employees are important to your business. They are the living, breathing representation of your business and your brand. Having employees is necessary for many businesses, but it can certainly come with its own unique set of problems—potentially very serious and expensive ones. This blog is all about resources you can seek to help keep your business and your employees thriving.