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If you are considering establishing a limited liability company (LLC) in Delaware, but are looking for enhanced legal protections, it may be worthwhile to consider doing a Series LLC in Delaware. A Series LLC is a unique structure that allows for the creation of multiple “series” within one LLC, each with its own assets, liabilities, and operations. Under Delaware law, an LLC is allowed to be composed of an individual series of membership interests. In […]
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California lawmakers recently voted to advance legislation that would require artificial intelligence companies to test their systems and add safety measures to prevent them from being potentially manipulated to wipe out the state’s electric grid or help build chemical weapons — scenarios that experts say could be possible in the future as technology evolves at warp speed, according to the Associated Press. The bill, SB 1047, specifically requires developers of large AI models to conduct […]
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06 Aug '24License agreements are necessary for the parties on each side of the transaction. Licensors, the inventors of software, creators of design, or benefactors of brand recognition, can monetize their intellectual property. Licensees can use the authorship or invention of others without being accused of infringement. A license agreement transfers the right to use and transforms infringement into a permitted act. At the Hakim Law Group, our team of intellectual property attorneys is here to guide […]
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16 Jul '24Developing an asset protection plan in California presents creative opportunities and interesting challenges. A relevant strategy must be in place for licensed professionals in high-risk occupations. Principal residences, real estate investments, liquid assets, and retirement accounts must be shielded from potential claims. The business attorneys in Los Angeles at The Hakim Law Group specializing in asset protection want those in high-risk professions to understand why a strategic protection plan is necessary. In California, licensed professionals, […]
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Most entrepreneurs do not have adequate personal funds for their company and are forced to seek seed capital or other finance options to capitalize their startup – and traditional loans are typically not a viable solution. For entrepreneurs forced to look for equity financing, there are many private sources and incubator programs in Southern California. The business law professionals at The Hakim Law Group in Los Angeles want to explain the differences between angel investors […]
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The choice of business entity is one of the most crucial steps when an entrepreneur decides to turn an innovative idea into a reality. Selecting the proper entity can have a significant impact on the business’s legal structure, overall operations, taxation, and liability, especially for the founders. An experienced business lawyer in Los Angeles understands the many types of business entities to help an entrepreneur make an informed decision. Sole Proprietorships A sole proprietorship is […]
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26 Oct '22A buy-sell agreement is important and essential for most businesses having more than one owner. This agreement benefits the owners by addressing potential circumstances which may justify a separation among business owners and providing some certainty and protection for both the exiting owner and the remaining owner through a pre-negotiated buyout offer. As business law attorneys in Los Angeles, the legal team at The Hakim Law Group wants all business owners to understand the importance […]
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With the current competitive economic climate, it is pertinent that all businesses are operating under the best legal structure for their purposes. Forming a limited liability company may be the best idea for your business. After all, a limited liability company, or LLC, is a specific business entity that blends the best parts of both partnership and corporate structures. There are actually several reasons to select an LLC as your business’s structure. However, it should […]
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There are many stringent and complicated requirements to opening a business in California. Unfortunately, many of these prerequisites include completing and filing multiple legal documents that you may not always be familiar with. Hence, it is always best to confer with a professional before taking action. Depending on your business’s legal structure, you may need to file “Articles of Incorporation”for a corporation, “Articles of Organization” for a limited liability company, or a “Certificate of Limited […]
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Despite contracts and business agreements being a pillar of economic activity in Los Angeles and elsewhere throughout California and the rest of the country, it is fairly common for business owners and managers to make glaring mistakes when drafting, considering, or approving a business contract. The result? Serious legal and financial ramifications that could effectively ruin the business. Below are three mistakes routinely committed by business owners and managers when creating a business contract and […]
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