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How to Set Up a Business Partnership

Forming a business partnership has many advantages. It can help ensure you have additional capital and can access a broad scope of expertise for your company. Going into business with another person can also offer you more opportunities and support.… Read More
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What is the California Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)?

While the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) went into effect on January 1, 2024, similar legislation — Senate Bill 1201 — was recently passed at the state level. If approved by the governor, this California version of the Corporate Transparency Ac… Read More
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Steps to Take if Your Business is Facing a Lawsuit in California

A business lawsuit can be a serious matter for a company. Not only can the threat of legal action adversely impact a company’s reputation, but it can also harm its bottom line. If your company is facing litigation, it’s important that you underst… Read More
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Common Types of Business Litigation Cases

During the course of doing business, conflicts are inevitable. While some types of commercial disputes arise more frequently than others, it’s important to take mitigation measures in advance to avoid disruption to your company. In many cases, busi… Read More
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How Can Arbitration Help to Resolve Business Disputes?

If you’re a corporate owner, commercial disputes are inevitable. Every business faces a dispute at some point — whether it involves a breach of contract, shareholder disagreement, business-to-business conflict, or a dispute regarding the purchase… Read More
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Mergers and Acquisitions: Small Business Basics

Mergers and acquisitions are complicated transactions that can increase shareholder value, stimulate growth, and provide greater financial strength for the companies involved. By definition, mergers and acquisitions refer to the acts of consolidating… Read More
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An Overview of Business Torts

At some point during the course of doing business, every entrepreneur will encounter a legal dispute. Unfortunately, when these conflicts involve fraud, misrepresentation of facts, interference with contracts, or theft of trade secrets, a business ca… Read More
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Selecting the Best Business Structure for Your Start-Up

The business structure you select for your start-up can make all the difference when it comes to its success and longevity. Having a defined structure makes a company more appealing to potential investors. The type of entity you choose also determine… Read More
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Partnership and Shareholder Disputes: Common Reasons for Litigation

In business, partnership and shareholder disputes can arise due to a wide variety of reasons. Critically, these types of conflicts can impact a company’s reputation, growth, and bottom line. Although disputes between partners and shareholders can s… Read More
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Understanding Breach of Contract Elements

At some point, most California business owners face a breach of contract issue. The term “breach of contract” means that one of the parties broke the terms set forth in the contractual agreement. Whether they failed to provide the product or serv… Read More
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