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Sacramento small business owners are set to join millions of other nationwide merchants in reaping the benefits of a class-action settlement. According to a recent article in the New York Times, the nation’s major credit card companies have settled an antitrust claim filed by thousands of merchant plaintiffs. The good news for local Sacramento businesses…

In light of some pessimistic job creation statistics in recent months, legislators have begun to look outside the box to help Californians find work. If a new bill passes the state legislature, entrepreneurial training could soon become part of California’s existing job creation initiatives. According to a recent article in The Sacramento Bee, Rep. Lois…

Sacramento small business attorneys routinely provide consulting services to help various enterprises comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a comprehensive federal law designed to prevent discrimination against people with physical or mental impairments. The Act is intended to ensure that these people have reasonable access to the…

California small business owners should take note that premises liability claims are on the rise in recent years. This can mean one of two things: Either business customers have become clumsier, or the likelihood of recovering damages on a premises liability suit has increased. Either way, Sacramento small business attorneys encourage small business owners to…

For those who are just starting a business, one of the primary concerns should be the organizational structure of the business. We have discussed in a previous post the many benefits of incorporating a business. For many small businesses in the Sacramento area, the Limited Liability Company (LLC) has become the organizational structure of choice.…

As we have detailed in previous posts, owning and operating a business in Sacramento is no small feat. There are a number of financial and administrative hurdles a Sacramento business owner must navigate before opening up shop. A proper business license is among the most important of these hurdles. Any Sacramento small business attorney is…

A common feature of a Sacramento commercial lease is the option to extend the lease beyond its initial duration. For the successful California business owner, this is a good option to have, considering the goal of a business is to be alive and profitable for many years. A commercial lease, however, can differ substantially from…

California small business owners routinely sign their commercial leases without any legal guidance. However, any Sacramento small business attorney would strongly caution against it. The modern small business lease, depending on the space to be leased, may include a host of complicating factors you may not encounter in a typical residential lease. Spell it out…

Sacramento real estate attorneys know that the transfer of property in California can be a complex process. Nonetheless, many people choose to prepare much of the paperwork by themselves. Below is an overview of the process and some of the common pitfalls a do-it-yourselfer might encounter without the aid of an experienced legal professional. Most…

California business owners may have a number of different reasons they want to sell their business. Among the most common reasons are retirement, change of career, and change of life circumstances. Others make a living starting up small businesses and then selling them a short time later for a profit. Whatever the reason, a California…