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...
by Nikki Semanchik | Aug 29, 2022 | Business Law
Are you planning to sell your business in the not-too-distant future? If so, you will no doubt be keen to ensure you achieve a fair selling price and don’t run into any major issues along the way. There are, of course, seldom any guarantees with mergers and...
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 | 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...
