California Business Legal Guides (41 found)

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 about 1 year ago in Corporate / Incorporation. 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 about 1 year ago in Business. 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 about 1 year ago in Insurance. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Adrianos Matthew Facchetti
Most lawsuits are avoidable and unnecessary. The key is to adopt a preventive strategy. Follow the steps below and you will be better off whatever happens.
3 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Internet. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Adrianos Matthew Facchetti
Defamation is commonly misunderstood, especially when it involves the internet. This legal guide will cover the most common misconceptions about defamation to inform you and help you avoid being sued for defamation on the internet.
3 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Internet. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Mitchell Allan Port
California tax problems originate from any one or more of its tax collection agencies: the Franchise Tax Board, the Board of Equalization and the Employment Development Department. Each agency provides a roadmap to fix your tax problem. The manuals provide tools to fight against liens, levies etc.
Posted about 1 year ago in Tax. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Carol Ann Hunter Peters
Eff. 1/1/2009 our California Probate Code Sections 4780-4785 allow us (or our Health Care Agent) to complete the 'bright pink' P.O.L.S.T./Physician Order ~ Life-Sustaining Treatment, to instruct our DOCTOR in writing about our EOL/End Of Life care choices. Why?
Posted 8 months ago in Health Care. Jurisdiction: California

Written by George Cooper Rudolph
Minority shareholders–both those who start out that way, and those who suddenly find themselves with that status–must be aware of the recurrent tale of those who hold the controlling interest in a corporation and attempt to divest the shareholding interests of the minority.
Posted 9 months ago in Business. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Tamara Lynn Harper
When a new corporate entity is formed, it must be capitalized, or a value contributed to it by each shareholder, member, or partner depending upon the type of entity created.
Posted 9 months ago in Corporate / Incorporation. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Tamara Lynn Harper
To become an S corporation, an "S election" is filed with the IRS under IRC §1362. The election has the effect of making the corporation a pass-through entity for federal tax purposes, but does not change the nature of the entity as a corporation for state law purposes.
Posted 9 months ago in Corporate / Incorporation. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Robin Mashal
One of the requirements for a valid contract is that the parties have legal capacity to enter the contract. Certain people presumptively lack capacity, that is, they can't unerstand the nature and consequence of the tranaction. If such persons enter a contract, the contract is "voidable" by them.
0 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted 6 months ago in Contracts / Agreements. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Robin Mashal
There are numerous articles addressing the advantages of incorporating your business. I would like to point out some disadvantages of incorporating a business under certain circumstances under California law.
Posted 6 months ago in Corporate / Incorporation. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Tamara Lynn Harper
It is not true that a corporate entity is fully formed with the filing of the Articles of Incorporation. There are formation requirements and annual requirements that are commonly referred to as corporate governance. Reaching through the corporate entity to attach personal assets may occur.
Posted 5 months ago in Corporate / Incorporation. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Tamara Lynn Harper
Myth: My corporate records book is not necessary. I filed the Articles, why bother with anything else? The reason for forming a corporate entity in the first place is to have the liability protection if the corporation is sued and so that the corporation can sue in its own name.
Posted 5 months ago in Corporate / Incorporation. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Wade Eric Norwood
1. Obtain an assessment appeal application 2. File an assessment appeal application 3. Prepare for your hearing 4. Negotiate with the Assessor's Office 5. Present your case to the Assessment Appeals Board
2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted 5 months ago in Tax. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Pamela Koslyn
Songs are like lottery tickets, potentially very valuable, but most of the time worthless. If you do get your songs performed in film or tv through the right music supervisors, make sure you get paid by registering with a performing rights society.
7 of 9 users found this helpful. Posted 5 months ago in Entertainment. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Pamela Koslyn
Contract enforcement starts with a good contract. In CA, both oral and written contracts are enforceable, but a written one is easier to prove, and gives more time to sue. Your contract should specify the WHO, WHAT, WHEN, and maybe HOW of the parties' agreement, and the consequences of BREACH.
7 of 10 users found this helpful. Posted 6 months ago in Contracts / Agreements. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Pamela Koslyn
"If a contract isn't in writing, it's invalid." "I can sign this contract and change my mind within 3 days." "This contract is standard." "Boilerplate terms don't matter." All untrue, all too frequently believed. The first two myths have some exceptions, the last two don't.
2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted 4 months ago in Contracts / Agreements. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Peter Robert Stone
Effect of non-judicial foreclosure
Posted about 1 month ago in Business. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Shahram Michael Miri
Here are the necessary steps to form a California non-profit corporation. This is not intended to be an exhaustive guidebook but rather a general outline in which the reader can ascertain the basic framework behind incorporation and approval of tax exempt status.
8 of 9 users found this helpful. Posted 2 days ago in Corporate / Incorporation. Jurisdiction: California