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New LLC Law May Impact Existing Operating Agreements

By Michael S. Fauver, Partner December 2013 A new California law governing the operation of limited liability companies (“LLCs”) takes effect January 1, 2014. It replaces California’s existing law and…

Why You Still Need A Trust

By: Stacie D. Nyborg, Attorney February 2014 Trusts have long been an important and effective method of wealth preservation, with significant advantages over other traditional mechanisms of estate planning, such…

Common Interest Developments: New Law May Affect Your Rights

January 2014 As of January 1, 2014, a new law went into effect in California concerning commercial and industrial common interest developments (CIDs). Prior to the enactment of this…

Completing Land Use Due Diligence Before Purchasing Real Estate

By: Olivia K. Marr, Attorney May 2015 Purchasing real estate is a big decision. More often than not, buyers overlook the importance of reviewing the land use and building permit…

To Google Or Not To Google – Employment Screening, Background Checks, Credit Reports And The Law

By: Naomi R. Dewey, Partner June 2015 Whether our clients are running large, multi-state organizations or looking for a caregiver to sit with an elderly parent, background checks are an…

Retention Or Deletion Of Business Records – Which Is More Important?

By Douglas B. Large, Partner April 2014 Both must be addressed. The quandary over if, when and how to deal with the explosion of business information, especially electronically stored…

Preparing for January 1, 2015: Employers, Sick Leave and Wage Theft

By Trevor D. Large, Partner December 2014 January 1, 2015 is rapidly approaching. That means that California’s new sick leave law will become effective in a few short weeks. …

Ten Mistakes That Put You Behind The Legal Curve When Starting A Business

By: Marcus J. Kocmur, Partner April 2015 For most startups and small businesses, capital allocations and budgeting are important. Allocations need to be made between what must be paid today…

Private Employers Now Liable For Independent Contractors

By: Michael S. Fauver, Partner March 2015 Businesses are increasingly relying on temporary workers from staffing agencies or other labor contractors. This has historically allowed them to address temporary or…

How Well Do You Keep A Secret? Privacy And Data Security Are Important Priorities for 2015

Stacie D. Nyborg, Attorney February 2015 Looking back at 2014, it is clear that one group was very successful: hackers. Jennifer Lawrence was hacked, Sony was hacked, and even a…

The Advisor Insights

New LLC Law May Impact Existing Operating Agreements

Why You Still Need A Trust

Common Interest Developments: New Law May Affect Your Rights

Completing Land Use Due Diligence Before Purchasing Real Estate

To Google Or Not To Google – Employment Screening, Background Checks, Credit Reports And The Law

Retention Or Deletion Of Business Records – Which Is More Important?

Preparing for January 1, 2015: Employers, Sick Leave and Wage Theft

Ten Mistakes That Put You Behind The Legal Curve When Starting A Business

Private Employers Now Liable For Independent Contractors

How Well Do You Keep A Secret? Privacy And Data Security Are Important Priorities for 2015

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