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Business Attorney in Los Angeles
Aug 21 2020
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Business Succession Planning

Posted by Posted in Corporate Governance / M&A / Exits
Harvard Business Review reported that close to 70 percent of family-owned businesses fail or get sold to a third party before a second generation owner gets a chance to take the proverbial reigns. And only around 10 percent of family-owned businesses remain active, privately held companies for a third-generation-owner to lead, according to HBR.org. If you own a small business, you may be asking yourself, “what steps can I take to protect my business and…
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Business Attorney in Los Angeles
Aug 10 2020
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How to Effectively Utilize Social Media to Recruit without Exposing Your Business to Civil Liability

Posted by Posted in Employment & Independent Contractors
Social media is no longer relegated to leisure and selfies. Employers have integrated social media to assist in recruiting and hiring top talent.  For example, it is now the “norm” to post and publicize job listings on social media platforms to recruit prospective applicants.In addition, many employers use social media to help investigate and evaluate candidates by reviewing their profiles, interests, public statements, posted photographs, and other information, assessing whether the candidate is a right…
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Employment lawyer Los Angeles
Jul 02 2020
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Review and Revamp Your Injury and Illness Prevention Program

Posted by Posted in Employment & Independent Contractors
In the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, workplace safety and cleanliness have become extremely important, even life-saving in certain instances. Hence, is critically important for business owners to be proactive and implement infectious disease prevention measures to promote an overall safer work environment for their employees. It is also important to understand that business owners have a legal obligation to provide a safe and sanitary work environment to employees. The Occupational Safety and Health Act…
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Business Lawyer in Los Angeles
Jun 15 2020
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Significant Changes to the Paycheck Protection Program

Posted by Posted in Compliance & Securities
The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 was passed by Congress and signed into law by the President recently. The PPPFA was passed in order to address a number of significant issues related to its progenitor, the Paycheck Protection Program. The original PPP program was a pillar of the landmark $2.2 trillion CARES Act aimed at helping small business owners and average Americans financially during the Coronavirus pandemic. The PPPFA modifies the PPP program…
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Business Contract Lawyer in Los Angeles
Jun 05 2020
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Business Contract was Breached – Understanding Your Rights

Posted by Posted in Contracts & Agreements
Every day, there are negotiations that result in business contracts being formed and subsequent actions wheresuch contracts are breached. If you encounter the latter situation, what should you do and what legal rights do you have? Most entrepreneurs and businesses have a reasonable expectation that the other partyengaged in a business contract will fulfill its contractual obligations.Unfortunately, this does not always happen. What Exactly is a Breach of Contract? A breach of contract occurs when…
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Business Contract Lawyer in Los Angeles
May 10 2020
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Coronavirus Pandemic and Anticipatory Breach of Contract

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The Coronavirus pandemic has created chaos and uncertainty for businesses in Los Angeles and across the globe. Many business owners are trying to navigate their way through these challenging circumstances while other business owners have made the difficult decision to close their businesses. The ramifications of this pandemic are far-reaching, including putting many business owners into the unfortunate position of deciding whether to breach a contract or be on the other side of a breached…
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The New Employee Retention Payroll Tax Credit
Apr 27 2020
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The New Employee Retention Payroll Tax Credit

Posted by Posted in Risk & Asset Protection
The landmark $2.2 trillion CARES Act passed by Congress was designed to try and help support U.S. businesses and workers during the Coronavirus pandemic. The massive legislation includes an array of financial incentives and loan programs for business owners, including people who own startup businesses. One of these provisions is the Employee Retention Payroll Tax Credit.  This credit is designed to help businesses, including startups, retain employees, even in the face of steep declines in…
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business lawyer in Los Angeles
Apr 12 2020
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Does Your Startup Qualify for a Loan Through the New Paycheck Protection Program?

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If your startup is struggling in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, you are not alone. Many startups and small businesses have been hit hard due to the deadly Coronavirus. In an effort to help support businesses, employees, and your average American, Congress passed the  Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”). If you own a startup in or around Los Angeles and are concerned during this difficult period, you may be…
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Payroll protection program
Apr 02 2020
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Payroll Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Limitations

Posted by Posted in Compliance & Securities
On March 27, 2020, the Corona Virus Relief and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) became effective.  Included within the CARES Act is the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), which authorizes the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) to guarantee loans to certain eligible small businesses.  One of the unique features of the PPP loans is that, unlike traditional SBA loans, the lender may request to have the principal amount of the loan forgiven.  There are limitations on the…
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