by Nikki Semanchik | Apr 25, 2022 | Business Law
Four Mistakes to Avoid When Filing a Trademark Application If you are planning to apply for a trademark, you’ll no doubt be keen to ensure the process runs smoothly. You can go a long way towards making that happen by avoiding these four mistakes: Not Conducting a...
by Nikki Semanchik | Apr 25, 2022 | Nonprofit Law
Best Practices for Acknowledging Charitable Contributions Does your San Diego nonprofit accept donations from the general public? If so, you may be wondering how you should acknowledge their generous gifts. Luckily, the Semanchik Law Group is here to provide you with...
by Nikki Semanchik | Apr 22, 2022 | Estate Planning
Are you currently preparing your estate plan? If so, you may have had a friend or family member suggest adding a no-contest clause to your will. But what is a no-contest clause in a will? The Semanchik Law Group team is here to provide you with all the info you need...
by Nikki Semanchik | Apr 22, 2022 | General Counsel
Four Reasons Why A Business Should Have General Counsel Do you operate a business in San Diego? If so, you would be well advised to have a knowledgeable attorney as General Counsel to assist you with your legal issues. Here’s why: They Understand Your Business...
by Nikki Semanchik | Jan 3, 2022 | Estate Planning
Understanding the Duties of a Personal Representative Are you in the process of putting together your estate plan? If so, you will need to decide who to name as a personal representative (or executor). Under California law, the individual you appoint to this position...
by Nikki Semanchik | Dec 10, 2021 | General Counsel, Nonprofit Law
Can Nonprofits Accept Crypto? The popularity of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum has surged in recent years. It’s now common for people to buy everything from cars to laptops with these virtual tokens. As a result, you might be wondering whether your...
by Nikki Semanchik | Dec 10, 2021 | Business Law, General Counsel
Starting a Corporation as a Contractor in California Do you want to start a construction company in the state of California? If so, you may be wondering which business structure you should use. Many general contractors in California opt to organize as an LLC (limited...
by Nikki Semanchik | Nov 16, 2021 | Business Law, General Counsel
During the course of their lives, many Californians need to take some time off work to bond with a newborn child or take care of an ill family member. The Paid Family Leave Program (PFL) allows them to continue to receive a portion of their pay during these periods....
by Nikki Semanchik | Oct 11, 2021 | Business Law, General Counsel
How AB 85 May Impact California Business During the 2020-21 legislative session, Governor Gavin Newsome signed Assembly Bill 85 (AB 85) into law. In doing so, he introduced a number of changes to the California Revenue and Taxation Code, such as: Franchise Tax...
by Nikki Semanchik | Sep 17, 2021 | Business Law, General Counsel
What is a Force Majeure Clause? When you enter into a contract with another person or business, you hope it will run smoothly. But what happens if circumstances beyond both parties’ control make it difficult or impossible to render the services outlined in the...
