Business Law

California’s real estate market is somewhat confusing, with various laws and regulations that must be followed. Failure to meet the requirements and standards can result in issues for sellers.  Learning more about the state’s real estate laws can help you take the...

The legal structure of a company impacts numerous foundational aspects of its operations. From how a business is taxed to whether owners risk personal liability for their company’s debts and/or legal judgments, the legal structure of a company matters. If you aspire...

A partnership agreement is an important document when starting a business with someone else. In many cases, business owners are tempted to use a handshake agreement and not put anything official in place. But it is much better to have official documentation to lower...

A business’ success relies on several variables, one of which is the company’s structure. It is crucial for the business’ goals and priorities to be perfectly aligned with its entity. This is because an entity’s formation also dictates a company’s liability extent and...

When you start a business, you have a lot of important decisions to make. And one of those is whether or not to take on a partner.  A business partnership can be a great way to grow your business and tap into new resources, but it's not suitable for everyone. Here are...

There are certainly advantages to starting a business from the ground up, one of which is that it often doesn’t take that much capital. People will start a business on the side and then attempt to grow it into a full-time occupation. However, if you buy an existing...

Starting a new business in California always comes with risk, which is one reason why people start formal business entities. They want to protect themselves from legal liability and reduce the taxes that they may have to pay if the business proves successful. People...

People who go into business together usually start out with a shared vision for the company. This is usually the driving force for them. As time progresses, that shared vision might become a source of contention when they don’t see eye-to-eye about something that’s...

You took the plunge some time ago and started your new business. So far, it’s going well but there is still plenty of room for improvement.  Something you’re aiming to do is cut down on your costs. Which areas might be best to start with?  Where are you based?  When...

You started your small business from scratch on a shoestring budget, and it’s been growing steadily ever since – and you think it may be time to change from a sole proprietorship to something more structured. Is a limited liability company (LLC) right for you? It...