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Are Nondisclosure Agreements Enforceable in California?
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...
How to Determine Compensation for Key Nonprofit Employees
How to Determine Compensation for Key Nonprofit Employees Has your charitable organization reached a point where it is ready to begin compensating its key employees? If so, you should know that the process of determining an individual’s salary isn’t as simple as just...
What Is A Friends Of Organization
What is a "Friends Of" Organization? From feeding malnourished people in South Sudan to promoting gender equality in Afghanistan, nonprofits play a crucial role in the fight to improve the world - and US citizens are often keen to support their causes. Unfortunately,...
How AB 231 Will Impact Your Organization
If you have been paying attention to the news recently, you may have heard that Gov. Newsom signed AB 231 into law. But what exactly is this bill about? And what impact is it likely to have on your organization? Read on to find out: What Is AB 231? California Assembly...
Do You Need to Update Your Estate Plan After Moving to California?
Do You Need to Update Your Estate Plan After Moving to California? If you recently moved to San Diego or elsewhere in California, you might be wondering whether your will, living trust, or medical directive is still valid in your new state. The short answer is yes. An...
Understanding the Differences Between the CFRA and FMLA
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)....
Does Your Nonprofit Need a Conflict of Interest Policy?
Does Your Nonprofit Need a Conflict of Interest Policy? As a leader of a nonprofit, you have a responsibility to ensure that everything you do is morally sound and legally compliant. As part of your efforts to achieve this goal, you may be wondering if your...
What Do California Nonprofits Need to File Each Year?
What Do California Nonprofits Need to File Each Year? If you run a charitable organization in the state of California, you probably already know that you must file paperwork with the government every year in order to maintain your tax-exempt status. But what exactly...
Nikki Semanchik
Founding Attorney
Nikki has been practicing law since 2011. She founded SLG in 2017 with the goal of assisting Entrepreneurs, Philanthropists & Families realize their dreams.