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...
by Nikki Semanchik | Apr 2, 2021 | Business Law
Consequences of Failing to File a Statement of Information California requires almost all corporations and LLCs to file a Statement of Information form every two years. This document keeps the Secretary of State’s Office up to date on the organization’s...
by Nikki Semanchik | Dec 18, 2020 | Business Law, General Counsel
How to Prevent a Business Lawsuit from Crushing Your Business Every year, thousands of businesses in San Diego and across the state of California get sued by customers, vendors, and other parties. These business lawsuits can wipe out an organization’s profits or...
by Nikki Semanchik | Oct 22, 2020 | Business Law
Steps to Take Before Naming Your California Business or LLC Starting a new business in San Diego is always an exciting time. However, before you can begin reaping the rewards of your hard work, you need to give your organization a name. You will use your business name...
