People frequently begin business partnerships expecting them to last indefinitely. One partner may expect to continue working with the other until they retire, die or sell the business. However, those expectations may not necessarily be realistic. Partners may...
A Legacy of Experience
Month: December 2025
Data breaches and good business practices
Business owners today have to protect their customers’ data from online security threats. Data breaches are devastating lapses that can tank a company’s carefully curated reputation. Learn more below about how to respond to and prevent data breaches. Impact of data...
Taking steps to safeguard your company’s intellectual property
Protecting your company’s intellectual property (IP) is important when it comes to preserving your competitive edge, reputation and long-term success. Whether you’re running a startup or an established business, taking basic steps now can prevent serious problems down...
How should you respond to workplace accommodation requests?
Employers with five or more employees in California are legally obligated to provide reasonable workplace accommodations for employees with qualifying disabilities and medical conditions. It means making the necessary adjustments to the work environment or job duties...
What is the CROWN Act in California?
Employees in California have several protections while they’re working. Some of these have to do with dress codes, discrimination and how those interact in the workplace. In 2019, California passed the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act, which...
Meal break law requirements for California employers
Employers must always ensure they’re in compliance with all applicable wage and hour laws. For those in California, doing this can be rather complicated because this state has protections for employees that other states don’t have. In this state, employers are...
3 potential reasons for business partner disputes
Business partnerships don’t always go smoothly. Serious disputes can arise. In some cases, these can even cause the business partnership to fall apart, and one partner may leave or they may need to dissolve the company. It can be helpful to understand why these...
Can the state purchase commercial real estate via eminent domain?
Businesses may invest in real estate as a means of diversifying their portfolios or controlling operational costs. Some companies acquire vacant parcels or unoccupied residential properties with the intent to sell them later for a higher price. Other times, companies...
What is clopening in California?
Some employees have shift-based schedules that change often. There are certain scenarios that can make life and work very difficult for the employees. One of these occurs when an employee has to work a closing shift one night and then an opening shift the next day....
What employers must know about dress code policies
Creating a dress code policy might seem simple, but it requires a thoughtful approach. As an employer, you want to ensure your team looks professional while respecting individual expression and staying within legal boundaries. Striking the right balance can boost...

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