On behalf of LeBeau Thelen, LLP | Jun 30, 2020 | Business and Corporate, Real Estate
There is no doubt that the global pandemic has placed a significant amount of stress on almost every aspect of life. Business owners and landlords in particular have faced considerable financial challenges. California lawmakers proposed a bill to help resolve this...
On behalf of LeBeau Thelen, LLP | Apr 28, 2020 | Business and Corporate
In the business world, energy is not just an expense. It is something that business owners must always be aware of, especially in California. California is one of the states leading the charge for energy efficiency, as demonstrated by the recent solar panel mandate...
On behalf of LeBeau Thelen, LLP | Apr 21, 2020 | Business and Corporate
As of January 1, 2020, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) went into effect. This law established specific consumer rights, as well as rules that companies must follow regarding consumer data. We discussed the changes that the attorney general recently proposed...
On behalf of LeBeau Thelen, LLP | Mar 19, 2020 | Business and Corporate
When the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) passed at the end of 2018, business owners across the state moved to challenge the law, even as they worked to comply with the law’s strict conditions. This landmark law went into effect as of January 1, 2020. However,...
On behalf of LeBeau Thelen, LLP | Feb 4, 2020 | Business and Corporate, Estate Planning
Creating a business succession plan is critical for every California business owner. However, successfully transferring a business requires more than a plan – it also requires action. Business owners must prepare their successor, so the transition is smooth for both...
On behalf of LeBeau Thelen, LLP | Jan 9, 2020 | Business and Corporate
Business owners should be familiar with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The law bans discrimination against individuals with disabilities. It also requires business owners and public places to make reasonable accommodations, so everyone has equal access to...
On behalf of LeBeau Thelen, LLP | Dec 23, 2019 | Business and Corporate, Estate Planning
Some business owners know exactly who will take over their business. They might choose a sibling or their child to step up and take over the family business. Or, entrepreneurs who run large companies might choose a co-owner or partner to take over after they leave the...
On behalf of LeBeau Thelen, LLP | Nov 26, 2019 | Business and Corporate
There are many strategies that business owners and employers can use to reduce risks if they face a complaint or lawsuit. One of those strategies is a venue provision. This allows businesses to specify in an employment or business contract where a dispute can be...
On behalf of LeBeau Thelen, LLP | Nov 12, 2019 | Business and Corporate
California’s wildfires can destroy homes, lives and even livelihoods. Every year, wildfires cause business owners to worry about their families, as well as their life’s work in their business. They may be able to evacuate, but they cannot simply empty or move their...
On behalf of LeBeau Thelen, LLP | Oct 20, 2019 | Business and Corporate
Relationships between business partners come with opportunities and risks. If things go well, you may share a common vision for the future and consult with each other regularly about how to carry that out effectively. In other cases, however, a partnership dispute can...
