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Last week, we reported about an important event for startups: Title II of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act or JOBS Act took effect last Monday and it lifted the ban on general solicitation, allowing startups to publicly advertise that they are seeking investments. General solicitation means “to publicly advertise the opening of an investment…

There is a growing trend in California and it is having a huge impact on startups: According to a recent article in The Recorder, a California business law publication, there has been a surge in bias claims against Silicon Valley technology companies. The figures show that employment suits against California technology companies doubled between 2000…

Last month, we discussed the plight of FlightCar, a California car rental startup, currently involved in a lawsuit with the City of San Francisco. The City alleges that FlightCar, which rents out vehicles parked at the San Francisco International Airport by their traveling owners to other airport travelers, is undercutting rental car companies at the…

With so many items on the “to do” list, new employees at start ups are often immediately thrown into the fire. Everything seems to move at a quicker pace for new companies, and it is common for employees to simply learn as they go and for problems to be ironed out as they arise. It…

Buying property can be a difficult task. Unless you know exactly what you want, just figuring out where to start can be overwhelming. It can be a harder task even after you find a property you prefer because it can be difficult to make sure you have enough information to make a good decision. This…

According to a recent article in P-V Tech, real-estate investment trusts (REITS) are growing across the country, and California is no exception. Earlier this month, a large land sale indicated that REITS are also beginning to have a hold in the solar industry. Near Fresno, the New York-based company <Power REIT purchased approximately 100 acres…

A California car rental startup currently faces a lawsuit, and the outcome could have significant implications for business startups across the state. According to a recent article in the San Mateo County Times, FlightCar, a Santa Clara car rental startup, has caused quite a stir at the San Francisco International Airport. And this is just…

Purchasing real estate is a difficult process. Finding a place that you like, which fits your needs and is within your budget is not always easy. There is a lot of work to do to find the perfect piece of real estate, but it is important to remember that the work doesn’t end when the…

Contracts are agreements, written or oral, which bind people to complete a set of actions. It is expected that when you enter an agreement, you intend to follow through with it and complete what is asked of you. This, however, is not always the case. Breaches of contract happen, but how you deal with it…

Contracts are usually governed by the laws of the state that it was created in. Parties to a contract may create a contract that go against some aspects applicable laws but there are limitations. Laws and regulations are created to protect people, therefore, if you plan to create an agreement that goes against a law…