by Michael Semanchik | Mar 22, 2025 | Business Law, General Counsel, Nonprofit Law
How to Prepare and File a 1099 Form (Detailed Breakdown) If you’ve paid an independent contractor or business $600 or more during the tax year for services, you generally need to issue Form 1099-NEC (Nonemployee Compensation) to report the payments. Here’s a...
by Nikki Semanchik | Oct 24, 2023 | Business Law, Estate Planning
Estate Planning Considerations for Small Business Owners Your small business is more than just a venture – it’s a substantial part of your life’s work. So, as you enter your golden years, you may begin to think about what will happen to it when you’re no...
by Nikki Semanchik | Sep 5, 2023 | Business Law, General Counsel
Are Nondisclosure Agreements Enforceable in California? From small, local businesses to large, multinational corporations, nondisclosure agreements are common in the state of California. But just how enforceable are these NDAs? Well, California courts have long ruled...
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 | 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 | Business Law
Four Steps to Take Before Buying a San Diego Business Are you thinking about purchasing a business in San Diego or elsewhere in California? If so, it is essential for you to take some steps to protect yourself and your capital before you close on the deal. The most...
by Nikki Semanchik | Dec 15, 2022 | Business Law, General Counsel
Does the California Consumer Privacy Act Apply to Your Business? The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants consumers the right to: Ask businesses whether they are collecting or selling their personal information. Ask businesses to identify the categories of...
by Nikki Semanchik | Aug 31, 2022 | Business Law
Are Non-Compete Agreements Valid in California? If you have been searching for a way to reduce employee turnover at your San Diego business, you may have considered asking your workers to sign a non-compete agreement. These types of agreements are commonplace in...
by Nikki Semanchik | Aug 31, 2022 | Business Law
What to Do If Your Business Partner Dies Is your business partner nearing the end of their life? If so, it’s crucial for you to understand what your options will be once they pass away. The future of your organization may depend on it! For most people, there are four...
