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A company partnership’s breakdown can put the ownership, control, and survival of a business at risk. When business relationships are threatened, one partner or another may exit the current company. And in many instances, they go on to form a new company....

It is well-recognized that ‘acts of God’ may provide legal justification for a contract's nonperformance. However, defining an act of God for the purposes of contracts has proven to be tricky. There is a fair degree of variability across the states in this country in...

When it comes to employment, the employee has many opportunities to feel as if they have been treated unfairly, even if the employer feels that they have been fair. However, not all of these disagreements rise to the level of litigation. Employment laws are...

Paying employees at least the minimum wage is one of the most basic legal requirements that most employers have to meet. And while most employers are generally aware of changes to the minimum wage rate in their state, there can be local or county requirements that...

To say that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on all financial markets is an understatement. And in many regards. We are just beginning to understand what the long-term implications of the pandemic will be. Early 2020 offered an excellent opportunity to...

Starting a business is scary. It is even scarier to think of starting your business during a pandemic, especially in light of all of the companies that have had to recently scale back their operations, lay off some workers, or even shutter their doors for good. The...

Creating a startup is an exciting time for many business owners, but it can also be stressful. And with so many tasks to complete, it can be easy to overlook something. While startups often have an extremely restrictive budget, hiring a lawyer early in the company’s...

You have suddenly discovered a new business opportunity, and you feel that you cannot wait much longer to launch your dream venture. Not so fast, though. Have you contacted a startup business lawyer yet? One of the most important steps you need to take as you launch...

Cash flow problems can lead to the end of over 80 percent of small businesses. But if you know your startup valuation, you can look for an investment to get over that issue. Valuing a startup involves a lot of factors, but it doesn't have to be complicated. Keep...

An estimated 7.5 million small businesses in the U.S. could close permanently as the result of the Coronavirus. Social distancing measures and considerations of what is and is not essential have had a major impact. Many businesses have had to shut down their brick and...

Are you a small business owner or tech start-up trying to survive during the coronavirus pandemic? Do you wonder, “What is the stimulus package?” Continue reading this article to learn more about the CARES ACT. You will learn how it can assist your California...

Buried in the onslaught of public health news, you might not be aware that the federal government just passed an enormous piece of legislation that directly impacts employment law compliance for small to medium size businesses, including startups. THE FAMILIES FIRST...