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Privacy law has been a hot topic in California. It was not too long ago that the California Legislature passed the California Consumer Privacy Act (the “CCPA”). In fact, it was so recent that the CCPA officially went into effect at the beginning of 2020, with the enforcement period commencing as of July 1, 2020. Despite the recent passage of the CCPA, the California Legislature is seriously discussing the passage of another privacy law by […]
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When you run a business, it is important to understand that there are an array of rules, regulations, and corporate formalities that must be followed. When those formalities are neglected, it can lead to significant legal problems down the road. For example, if you neglect to keep minutes of corporate board meetings, this oversight can lead to potentially costly and contentious litigation. Why is There a Requirement to Maintain Minutes? A for-profit corporation operating in […]
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16 Aug '19
Many business owners choose to incorporate their business to avoid personal liability for the debts and liabilities of the business. When done properly, the business is a separate and distinct entity from its owners. However, if the owners are not careful with certain corporate formalities and fail to adequately capitalize the company, a third party may be able to “pierce the corporate veil,” which would shatter the protection of the corporate structure. To the extent […]
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Both private equity and venture capital are terms used to describe ways that investors acquire an interest in privately held companies as opposed to investing in public companies (like those listed on the New York Stock Exchange or Nasdaq). What follows below is a brief explanation of the difference between venture capital and private equity.No matter what type of investment you are seeking for your business or entrepreneurial endeavor, advance planning, research, and working with […]
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16 Aug '17
A corporate attorney can help you ensure that your trade secrets are kept secret and protected by the law. A trade secret is any non-public, valuable information that gives your company an advantage in the market or over its competition. No company wants others to benefit from their research and efforts to develop an exceptional product or service. A trade secret can involve a variety of items, which may include formulas, data, methods of development, […]
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It is critical that you work with a business attorney as soon as you start to come up with, and begin working on, a new idea or venture. Too often inventors, entrepreneurs, and innovators, begin working on a project and form a partnership without ever speaking with an attorney. This could be to your detriment and typically is. This is especially true when you are working on a new invention or improving on an existing […]
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