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Having a real estate agent can make transactions easier. People often use an agent to do the research for them. Agents can take your goals and limitations for a property and create a list of properties that you are likely to be interested in. This can save you a lot of time in your search…

Contracts are cancelled all of the time. While it is not ideal, it is important know the potential outcomes for a breached real estate contract. Real estate contracts are different from other types of contracts because all pieces of real estate are treated as unique. This means if you were attempting to purchase real estate…

If you run a small business, such as a retail store or restaurant, it’s important to understand all terms of your California commercial lease. Do not treat a commercial lease like you would an apartment rental agreement. For one thing, you have to consider issues of liability that might arise if your inventory or equipment…

This year is set to be a banner one for anyone interest in intellectual property and related issues-including many start ups. That is because on March 16th, the U.S. will switch to a “first to file” system pursuant to the America Invents Act (AIA). This will apply to all patent applications filed on or after…

A helpful <post from Venture Beat recently touched on what all start-up owners should consider when choosing a business lawyer for their operation. Of course, choosing an attorney is a personal matter and at the very least you must be able to see yourself interacting with this person on a frequent basis. If you do…

The prime objective of a start-up is to get work done quickly. In doing that, most of the time they do not execute an appropriate background verification and criminal check before hiring the resources. This could be extremely hazardous and might lead to various legal issues. This acts as a blemish to the reputation of…

If you scour the web for information on “tips for start-ups” you will find an endless number of bullet points, lists, and helpful summaries. Interestingly, in the majority cases the items most often messed up, done poorly, or forgotten about relate to legal matters. For example, as a Venture Beat <post discussed recently, many different…

It’s a dreaded reality that some business owners may have to face. In fact, in some areas of the California, it’s a reality that a firm majority of new businesses have to face. We’re talking about the prospect of closing. And whether you’re making the decision to close the business because it isn’t bringing in…

We have written several posts in the past about some strategic choices faced by a person or persons who are establishing a limited liability company. These include important considerations such as the method of taxation, the manner in which the constituent members are paid, and the things to be addressed in the company charter or…

Any California small business attorney would tell you that a small business owner should make workplace safety a top priority. It is not only morally right to care for the safety of your employees and customers, but the time and energy a small business owner invests in workplace safety can reap dividends in the form…