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At some point, the records management policies and practices of all businesses are tested. Thus, it is critical that businesses have a comprehensive records management policy and that managers and staff have a complete understanding of such policies and procedures. Not surprisingly, California law requires employers to keep certain records for specific amounts of time. [...]
The Thomas Fire and ensuing mudslides devastated our community and caught many businesses by surprise. In addition to the tremendous damage and loss of life they wrought upon us, these disasters have demonstrated the importance of having a good business insurance policy. Standard business interruption insurance policies typically cover profits, fixed costs, temporary relocation, reimbursement [...]
Taxes… Taxes… Taxes are at the forefront of our conversation. Are you a winner or a loser under the new paradigm? How do you better your positioning; change your business structure, your estate planning? Businesses and corporations are clearly winners under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Tax Cuts Act). Businesses Preferred. Our country’s federal [...]
Donning our N95 masks for another day in smoke-filled Santa Barbara, we watch in awe while more than 7,000 firefighters do battle with the Thomas fire as it continues to threaten our communities. Western Ventura County has been devastated by the loss of more than 900 homes (and counting). Neighborhoods at the east-end of Carpinteria, [...]
As 2017 draws to a close, it is time to start planning for 2018. As a small business owner, now is a good time to check the legal aspects of your business to ensure you in good standing. Here are a few items every small business should complete as part of your year-end legal [...]
At the end of September, California enacted a number of new bills intended to make it easier for developers to build affordable housing projects throughout the state. What do these mean for central coast residents, developers, and investors? SB 35 - Streamlined Local Approvals for Affordable Housing California requires local jurisdictions to develop long term [...]
As The Weinstein Company will soon learn, it is a serious mistake to allow a culture of "anything goes" to exist in your workplace. Whether the vice is sexual harassment, discrimination or retaliation, ignoring the problem will eventually result in litigation to set things right. These matters need prompt attention, not a blind eye, if [...]
This case revolves around whether a trademark can be registered before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) even though the mark is disparaging. The Lanham Act prohibits the registration of many kinds of marks, but in this case, preventing the registration of disparaging marks directly challenges the First Amendment’s Free Speech Clause. During [...]
Social Media at Work: New Laws and Updates Presented by: Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram - all have become valuable tools to business owners. But how much can you control your employee's social media activity? How do you balance an employee's privacy rights with your rights as an employer, and what [...]
Guiding you through the legalities -- we'll cheers to that! Fauver, Large, Archbald & Spray's Beverage and Hospitality attorneys partner with wineries, breweries, distilleries, bars, hotels and restaurants to navigate the maze of governmental regulations for the production, distribution and sale of alcoholic beverages. We understand the needs and goals of our clients and [...]
