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22 Oct '21A business breach could occur in many ways, depending on the specific terms of your agreement. Nevertheless, if your business partner failed to adhere to the terms of the agreement, you may need to escalate the matter and take legal action, especially if the breach wound up damaging the company. Assessing Your Options Addressing issues with a business partner is not always easy.When a breach of contract has occurred, it is in your best interest […]
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If you are a business owner in California attempting to enforce an arbitration clause in an employment dispute, then you need to take notice of two California Courts of Appeal decisions that address issues that could result in a court negating the efficacy of an arbitration provision. The first notable decision can be found in Garcia v. Haralambos Beverage Co. In this case, the Second District Court of Appeal upheld a trial court’s decision to […]
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05 Aug '21Typically, we enter into business agreements with the expectation that things will run smoothly. Whether it is a shareholders’ agreement, an employment agreement, or an agreement for supply of services. An agreement covers all the details that a handshake cannot cover. For instance, what happens when a dispute arises between the parties? How will the dispute be resolved? A well-drafted business agreement not only lays out the terms of a business deal, but it anticipates […]
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The use, management, and maintenance of personal information by companies has received significant attention, and even national headlines, due to multiple states enacting consumer data privacy laws. California took center stage with the passage of the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) in 2018, followed by the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) in 2020. This is why, as a business owner operating in or around Los Angeles, you need to invest the time and resources to […]
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Earlier this year, in the Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. Superior Court of Los Angeles decision, California’s Supreme Court unanimously announced a new test for determining a worker’s status as an independent contractor. This new test makes it more difficult for employers to establish that an independent contractor relationship is present. Previous to this decision, California courts had applied the Borello test for determining whether a worker was properly classified as an independent contractor. However, […]
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10 Jan '18
In the current age of technology and necessary online presence, most businesses need a website to survive. If your business does run a website, you must ask yourself this question: do you need a privacy policy?Unless your website is non-interactive, such as a blog, the answer will be “yes.” The California Online Privacy Protection Act applies to any person or company whose website or mobile application collects “personally identifiable information”from California consumers. It requires the […]
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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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13 Nov '17
Companies can now offer and sell securities through crowdfunding. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently gave the green light under Title III of the Jobs Act. Companies interested in offering and selling securities through crowdfunding should discuss with a qualified business lawyer in Los Angeles, who can explain the new SEC rules regarding crowdfunding. What is crowdfunding? Crowdfunding is a new and growing method to fund business projects. Crowdfunding uses easily accessible outlets, such as […]
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18 Oct '17
Businesses should be very cautious when revealing sensitive and confidential information to employees or outside parties. While everyone may say they will keep your information in confidence with a firm handshake and smile, they may not always honor their word. They may steal your trade secrets, ideas, and other sensitive data and manipulate them to make it appear that they were the originators of the idea, product or service. One way to protect yourself and […]
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23 Aug '17
Whether it’s selling gadgets as simple as Fidget Spinners, or something much more complex, like creating the next grocery delivery service app, every business needs to be run efficiently and properly to make it through its first year. When running a business, issues such as taxes, liability, and insurance may arise. As the wheels start moving, one may ask: Should I continue my sole proprietorship, or form an LLC? Not every business starts with “a […]
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