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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...
What If You Die Without an Estate Plan in California
Who Will Inherit Your Assets If You Die Without an Estate Plan in California? Nobody likes to think about their own mortality, but it is always important to plan for the future. If you want to make sure your assets are distributed in accordance with your wishes after...
How to Protect Your Company’s Intellectual Property
How to Protect Your Company’s Intellectual Property Intellectual property (or IP) is any idea, design, discovery, or creative product that resulted from the original thought of a group or individual. It can include: Blog posts Ingredients Manuscripts Sound recordings...
Guide to Issuing 1099s
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...
Can Nonprofit Change Names?
Have you wondered if a Nonprofit can change names? Yes. In fact, every year, hundreds of nonprofit organizations in California change their name. They do so for a variety of reasons, including: The name is easily confused with another The name no longer being...
Four Steps to Take Before Buying Business
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...
Can Nonprofit Board Members Get Paid?
Can Nonprofit Board Members Get Paid? When founding nonprofit organizations in California, many people ask if they can compensate their board members. It is a reasonable question, especially if the board intends to dedicate a significant portion of its income to the...
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.