by Nikki Semanchik | Jun 5, 2020 | Nonprofit Law
A Primer on the Rules and Regulations of Tax Exemption for Fraternities and Sororities From San Diego State to the University of California, fraternities and sororities have held a special place in the hearts and minds of college students for more than a century....
by Nikki Semanchik | May 15, 2020 | Nonprofit Law
Obtaining tax-exempt status for a nonprofit organization can take months of hard work and dedication. So, once the IRS grants you this designation, it is essential that you do everything in your power to keep hold of it. The following tips explain how to avoid losing...
by Nikki Semanchik | Apr 23, 2020 | Estate Planning
Legal Guardianship for Children As a parent, it is your responsibility to ensure that your children are safe and well-cared for at all times – even after you pass away. To meet this obligation, you will need to spend some time thinking about who should care for...
by Nikki Semanchik | Apr 6, 2020 | Business Law, Nonprofit Law
COVID-19 Stimulus Package: Financial Relief for Nonprofits and Small Businesses As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to sweep across the globe, more and more businesses in California and throughout the United States have been forced to close their doors or limit their...
by Nikki Semanchik | Apr 3, 2020 | Business Law
Employee stock options come in various different shapes and sizes. If your California business has some employees that consistently produce excellent work, you will no doubt be keen to ensure that they stay with your organization for many years to come. You can...
by Nikki Semanchik | Mar 31, 2020 | Business Law
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Forming a Subsidiary Company As your San Diego business grows, you may consider forming a subsidiary company to help you diversify into a different niche or expand into a new geographic market. Before doing so, however, you would be...
by Nikki Semanchik | Mar 31, 2020 | General Counsel
Most workers in San Diego and throughout the state of California are classified as “at-will” employees. This status means that the employee is free to leave their job at any time, and their employer is free to lay them off at any time. However, employers...
by Nikki Semanchik | Mar 31, 2020 | Nonprofit Law
All nonprofit organizations in San Diego and throughout the state of California are required to hold a regular nonprofit board meeting. If you have never held such a gathering before, following these easy steps should ensure that your first one goes off without a...
by Nikki Semanchik | Mar 24, 2020 | Nonprofit Law
If you have been running a California nonprofit for at least a few years, you are probably quite familiar with the long list of documents that you are expected to file on a regular basis to stay compliant with state law. However, as you may know, the California...
by Nikki Semanchik | Mar 13, 2020 | Business Law
How to Write a Business Plan — What to Consider It is entirely possible to start a new company in San Diego without creating a business plan. However, if you choose to do so, you may be making your entrepreneurial journey unnecessarily challenging. Even for already...
