by Nikki Semanchik | Aug 24, 2023 | Nonprofit Law
What is a “Friends Of” Organization? From feeding malnourished people in South Sudan to promoting gender equality in Afghanistan, nonprofits play a crucial role in the fight to improve the world – and US citizens are often keen to support their...
by Nikki Semanchik | Aug 14, 2023 | Nonprofit Law
If you have been paying attention to the news recently, you may have heard that Gov. Newsom signed AB 231 into law. But what exactly is this bill about? And what impact is it likely to have on your organization? Read on to find out: What Is AB 231? California Assembly...
by Nikki Semanchik | May 24, 2023 | Estate Planning
Do You Need to Update Your Estate Plan After Moving to California? If you recently moved to San Diego or elsewhere in California, you might be wondering whether your will, living trust, or medical directive is still valid in your new state. The short answer is yes. An...
by Nikki Semanchik | May 2, 2023 | Business Law, General Counsel
Differences Between CFRA and FMLA When employees in San Diego require time off to address a medical problem or attend to a sick family member, they can apply for leave under either the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) or the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)....
by Nikki Semanchik | Apr 10, 2023 | Nonprofit Law
Does Your Nonprofit Need a Conflict of Interest Policy? As a leader of a nonprofit, you have a responsibility to ensure that everything you do is morally sound and legally compliant. As part of your efforts to achieve this goal, you may be wondering if your...
by Nikki Semanchik | Apr 10, 2023 | Nonprofit Law
What Do California Nonprofits Need to File Each Year? If you run a charitable organization in the state of California, you probably already know that you must file paperwork with the government every year in order to maintain your tax-exempt status. But what exactly...
by Nikki Semanchik | Apr 10, 2023 | Estate Planning
Who Will Inherit Your Assets If You Die Without an Estate Plan in California? Nobody likes to think about their own mortality, but it is always important to plan for the future. If you want to make sure your assets are distributed in accordance with your wishes after...
by Nikki Semanchik | Apr 10, 2023 | Business Law
How to Protect Your Company’s Intellectual Property Intellectual property (or IP) is any idea, design, discovery, or creative product that resulted from the original thought of a group or individual. It can include: Blog posts Ingredients Manuscripts Sound recordings...
by Nikki Semanchik | Jan 27, 2023 | Business Law
Your Guide to Issuing 1099s Do you own a business in San Diego? If so, you’re probably aware that you need to issue 1099s during tax season. But what type of 1099 should you issue? Who needs to get one? And what is the deadline for issuing them? You’ll find all the...
by Nikki Semanchik | Dec 15, 2022 | Nonprofit Law
Have you wondered if a Nonprofit can change names? Yes. In fact, every year, hundreds of nonprofit organizations in California change their name. They do so for a variety of reasons, including: The name is easily confused with another The name no longer being...
