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If you have a startup business headquartered in California, or even simply has a“presence” in California, then you need to be prepared to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The CCPA was fully enacted into law in 2020 and applies to a variety of business entities (including startups) that collect the personal information of California consumers. The Objective The CCPA was designed to make businesses in California more transparent in how they collect […]
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When a startup is receiving professional assistance in raising neededcapital to continue growing the business and the brand, a common issue arises – whether the startup is allowed to compensate the individual helping raise capital with a commission or transaction-based fee if he or she is not a licensed broker dealer. Here is the answer: generally, no. This type of compensation structure is not allowed. Specifically, the use of an individual who is not a […]
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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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Intellectual property should not be a concern for just large businesses and big corporations. Small businesses and startup operations should know the value and importance of intellectual property and its impact on business success as well. Intellectual property is important at every stage of business development. Many small businesses or young entrepreneurs do not understand the various types of intellectual property and the protections they can bring to their products, services, and company. Not knowing […]
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Starting a business without the capital to pay employees large salaries is a common problem in the startup world, and most founders find the answer to this problem by turning to equity compensation. Unfortunately, there are a lot of legal and financial nuances with the various types of equity compensation available to companies, and not every company handles this process perfectly, which can result in disastrous problems for the company in the future. Below are […]
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