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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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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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Jun 13 2019
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Three Reasons Why Incorporating Makes Good Business Sense

Posted by Posted in Entity Formation & Structure
Many people going into business become so consumed with finetuning their service or product that they overlook the importance of protection afforded to them and their business interests through incorporation. If you want to avoid a host of potentially damaging issues – including false claims of ownership by others and creditors coming after you personally to satisfy debts of the business – the sooner you incorporate, the better. In this issue, Afshin Hakim, a highly…
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Apr 17 2019
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Why You Need a Business Lawyer

Posted by Posted in Business Law
Today, there are more than 30 million small businesses in the United States, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. While the first few years of a business’s life are usually the most difficult, having the fundamentals in place before launching your new endeavor is key to staying in businesses for years to come. In this issue, Afshin Hakim, a leading business attorney in Los Angeles, will discuss why leveraging the knowledge and expertise of…
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Mar 15 2019
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Protecting Your Small Business with an Employee Handbook

Posted by Posted in Employment & Independent Contractors
An effective employee handbook will act as a manual for what your employees can expect and what your company expects from them. If your handbook does not have clear policies, you could run into big problems.An employee-related lawsuit against your company can cause serious financial issues, additional problems in the workplace, and potential damage to your company’s reputation.Plaintiff’s attorneys will look for loopholes when attempting to justify an employee’s behavior outside of your expectations. Therefore,…
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Nov 05 2018
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Legal Checklist for an Online Startup in California

Posted by Posted in Startup & Emerging Companies
Forming a new business is an exciting adventure. However, new business owners must ensure that they take steps to protect themselves and their business. A simple overlook could have very serious implications down the road. Before taking any steps, consult with an experienced business lawyer in Los Angeles and sort out the following: Business Structure Prior to forming your new business, you should first determine which business structure would work best to fit the needs…
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Aug 16 2017
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Keep Your Company Trade Secrets a Secret

Posted by Posted in Intellectual Property & Technology
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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Oct 10 2016
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Speak with a Business Attorney in Los Angeles Before Launching Your Next Great Idea

Posted by Posted in Startup & Emerging Companies
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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