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...
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...
by Nikki Semanchik | Aug 27, 2021 | Business Law, General Counsel
Do you need to terminate one of your employees? If so, it is vital that you do so legally and professionally. Improper firings can lead to lawsuits and may impair your ability to service your clients. California employment lawyers generally recommend following these...
by Nikki Semanchik | Jun 4, 2021 | Business Law
Does Your Organization Need a DBA? When you start a new business, you have to make lots of tough decisions. What equipment should you purchase? What space should you rent? How many employees should you hire? How should you secure financing? Of course, these are not...
