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 | 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 | 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 | Apr 22, 2022 | General Counsel
Four Reasons Why A Business Should Have General Counsel Do you operate a business in San Diego? If so, you would be well advised to have a knowledgeable attorney as General Counsel to assist you with your legal issues. Here’s why: They Understand Your Business...
by Nikki Semanchik | Dec 10, 2021 | General Counsel, Nonprofit Law
Can Nonprofits Accept Crypto? The popularity of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum has surged in recent years. It’s now common for people to buy everything from cars to laptops with these virtual tokens. As a result, you might be wondering whether your...
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...
