Obtaining a license to open a cannabis dispensary in California can be complicated, especially when the rules surrounding the process are undergoing changes at the time that a business is applying for a license. Sometimes when business owners believe they have been...
When you hire someone to work for you and share your business’s private information with this party, you run the risk of it hurting your bottom line if your proprietary information leaks out. If the worker who shared your business’s trade secrets or other private...
Writing business contracts allows you to establish expectations and clarify outcomes for important relationships affecting your organization. Relying on a contract to provide direction and encourage obligation may protect your intentions and aid in your ability to...
Fraudulent conveyances go by many different names, including fraudulent transfers and voidable transactions. California law favors the lattermost as of 2016. Though the names vary, the purpose remains the same: To prevent a creditor from taking possession of a...
Mergers can be crucial for many businesses. Not only can they open them up to new markets, but they can create more dynamic and profitable organizations. However, companies shouldn't jump into an agreement like this right away. They will want to have a solid...
Many businesses are struggling in the current economic climate. That's especially true for those already in troubled waters before the pandemic hit. Most businesses incur some debt to keep up operations. But when revenue and profit margins run thin, it can be hard to...
Regardless of industry, market or size, a business understandably needs to protect its competitive position as part of ensuring its success. One way management teams may do this is by preventing sensitive information from getting into the wrong hands. Nondisclosure...
Employers in California want to ensure they remain abreast of all laws and programs relating to their employees' rights and the environment in which their employees work. Providing a positive culture benefits both employees and employers in the end. Many people...
Most small business owners and operators will one day run up against a legal dispute. Many have already done so. Oftentimes, these entrepreneurs respond by making sacrifices, one study found. That included voluntarily reducing pending invoices or providing extra...
An easement often evokes a level of concern in property owners and prospective buyers. Its existence can feel like a burden or obstacle to each party’s goals. When considering a real estate transaction, you should not only take the time to uncover any easements, but...
