Founders agreements can be one of the most important tools […]
A non-disclosure agreement, also known as a confidentiality agreement or “NDA,” can be an important part of doing business in California, throughout the nation, and […]
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In a biography of Elon Musk written back in 2015, there is a story about how Musk stopped working with his longtime executive assistant. Apparently, after she asked for a raise, he responded by testing whether she was truly useful to him […]
One of the top questions we get from new business owners or established businesses making changes in management structure is whether a company can have two presidents. Although there is nothing technically barring a […]
California generally makes it illegal to wiretap and record calls. The law is codified in California’s Penal Code Section 630, and under the laws of the State of California, it is considered an invasion of privacy to surveillance or record individuals on the telephone without their knowledge.
It is prohibited to intercept, […]
Have you ever wondered whether you might benefit from having an offshore bank account? Taking steps to ensure that your assets are protected and do not fall victim to frivolous lawsuits are not only perfectly legal, they can be part of any asset protection […]
It is well known that serving alcohol is subject to regulation by California’s Alcohol Beverage Commission (ABC), but the regulatory scheme is so complicated it can be hard to understand what permits and licenses are needed for special events, 1-day events, and private […]
Probably the most frequent question that small business owners […]
One of the sources of confusion for founders and businessowners tends to be who plays what role in the entity, and how the various entity roles differ from each other. Who are the Directors of a Corporation? Once a corporation is formed, depending upon the jurisdiction, directors must be declared. Directors are the first […]
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Many business owners form new business entities in states like Delaware or Nevada thinking that they will save taxes or fees by incorporating those states, even though they are doing […]