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If you have trade secrets, there could be a tremendous toll if that information gets out to the public. Thus, you must be sure you protect your trade secrets. Do you have trade secrets to protect? The first step in protecting proprietary information is identifying it...
Owning a business has proven especially challenging in the last year and a half. And these challenges have prompted many owners to make business succession a top priority, with many deciding to retire early or sell their business. If you are pivoting or rethinking...
On September 13, 2021, the House Ways and Means Committee released the text of the proposed legislation to fund the Build Back Better Act. In addition to reducing the current lifetime gift/estate and generation-skipping transfer ("GST") tax exemptions by approximately...
A business succession plan is a vital tool in establishing the wishes of an owner and protecting a company's future. If you run a business, you can best preserve your legacy by avoiding the following common missteps when it comes to your succession plan. Mistake #1:...
When a worker becomes pregnant, employers have certain obligations. Employers must avoid discrimination, harassment and retaliation against employees and applicants based on pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions....
Real estate matters are highly complex. And considering the fact that there can be hundreds of thousands of dollars and businesses on the line, navigating even the most straightforward transaction can be complicated. Buying or leasing property can get even more...
Under California law, your employees are entitled to take unpaid medical leave for any number of reasons – from childbirth to severe illness. But what does such leave guarantee employees in terms of job security? California is an “at-will” employment state. This means...
Thinking about your legacy and the gifts you want to leave to your children can happen long before you want anything to change. It can start the day your child is born, or you decide to open a new business. Eventually, you will likely want to do more than think about...
Business owners rely on contracts to protect their business, establish boundaries and set expectations. However, situations arise where one or both parties breach a contract. When this happens, business owners should know what can happen and what options they have....
As an employer, it is critical to manage any employee complaints. This means it is often better to address these concerns as soon as possible, so they do not fester and escalate into a lawsuit. But a common question that California employers share is how they should...
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