California Business Legal Guides (39 found)

Written by Tamara Lynn Harper
Choosing which type of entity to use is among the most important decisions a business can make. Most clients wish to avoid personal liability for the obligations of the business (an attribute of corporations) but may wish to personally deduct the losses of the business and avoid double taxation.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Business 8 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Emahn Counts
Outside General Counsel manages all legal transactions and litigation on behalf of entrepreneurs, start-up companies, professional organizations, and small corporations, offering precisely targeted solutions for a full range of problems.
Posted in Business 7 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Pamela Koslyn
A minor can enter into a contract like an adult, can, but since they're a minor, they can disaffirm their contractual obligations once they turn 18. How do you protect yourself if you, for example, want to hire a child actor for your film? Get court approval.
3 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted in Entertainment 5 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Matthew Peter Digesti
The California Supreme Court recently revised rules on judicial review of arbitration awards. If your business has arbitration clauses in its contracts, it may be time to update them.
Posted in Contracts / Agreements 2 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Mitchell Allan Port
Here's a collection of links to California State government web sites with useful information for local businesses in . There is something here for you whether you are already conducting business in California, just starting or expanding to a new state.
Posted in Business 16 days ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Samuel Eugene Spital
Business entity selection and business formation: general and limited partnerships, incorporation, limited liability companies (LLC), Insurance and risk management Employer / employee considerations Tax requirements Advertising and Marketing Leases Contracts
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Wrongful Termination about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Mitchell Allan Port
When a California business owner dies and leaves an ongoing business, continuation of that business in order to maintain its maximum value for the heirs requires special procedures under California's probate law. Here's a glimpse of what to do when the owner of a California business dies.
Posted in Probate 10 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Ivan Paul Cohen
To enforce a judgment against a debtor business owner, the creditor instructs the levying officer to levy execution on the contents of the business’ cash register (or registers) and safe. This is called a till tap.
Posted in Debt Collection 7 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Robert Wayne Olson Jr
A number of California landlords demand a portion of the business sale price from the seller before granting the lease assignment. Here is the law that lets you fight this form of landlord extortion.
Posted in Real Estate 5 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Jon Mitchell Jackson
Statistics show that you and I will be sued 2 to 3 times during our lifetime. Business owners and professionals like doctors, lawyers and CEO’s have a 1 in 3 chance of being sued over the next year alone...
Posted in Business about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Jon Mitchell Jackson
A "C Corporation" (or simply a Corporation) is considered by law to be a unique entity separate from those that own it...
Posted in Corporate / Incorporation about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Jon Mitchell Jackson
A subchapter "S" Corporation, also called an S Corporation, is a corporation that once incorporated, elects a special tax status...
3 of 6 users found this helpful. Posted in Corporate / Incorporation about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Jon Mitchell Jackson
A LLC is a type of hybrid business structure that is designed to provide the limited liability features of a corporation and the tax efficiencies and operational flexibility of a partnership...
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Limited Liability Company (LLC) about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Jon Mitchell Jackson
A Family Limited Partnership (FLP) is an entity, like a corporation. It is used to protect assets and keep them in the family. A certificate is filed with state authorities to bring the Partnership into existence. The Partnership has distinct identity and tax identification number. It can own assets
Posted in Corporate / Incorporation about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Jon Mitchell Jackson
Generally in California, non-compete agreements are illegal and against public policy...
Posted in Business about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Rock Olney Kendall
Knowing what to focus on during your study for the written test, along with a feeling for certain "buzz" words to pay special attention to, can make the California DMV law test easier to pass.
21 of 25 users found this helpful. Posted in Licensing about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Jon Mitchell Jackson
A corporation is a particular form of business created according to the laws of a specific state or country...
Posted in Corporate / Incorporation about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Jon Mitchell Jackson
Generally speaking, the corporate veil is a legal shield protecting owners, operators, management, employees and shareholders from personal liability.
Posted in Corporate / Incorporation about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Jon Mitchell Jackson
If properly established and managed, a corporation can and will protect its officers, directors, employees and shareholders from personal liability claims...
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Business about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Barbara Jean Gallios
Denial letters, whether from an insurer or health plan, are sometimes seen as the end of the discussion when they are actually the beginning. Insurers are required by law to be reasonable, which is often a far cry from correct. Here are some suggestions for responding to a denial of coverage.
14 of 22 users found this helpful. Posted in Insurance about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: California