Many large corporations hire attorneys to serve as in-house, full-time general counsel. This means they will have a lawyer who understands the inner workings of the business and can provide legal advice at a moment notice regarding how to minimize losses and legal issues. Smaller companies, on the other hand, often do not have the
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Corporate compliance should be at the forefront of your organization’s priorities, as noncompliance can lead to costly penalties and liability. However, compliance also involves a tangled web of local, state, and federal laws and regulations, as well as making sure you are aware of what is happening at every level of your company’s operations. Ensuring
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Due to the economic shutdown in 2020, many business owners are choosing to close their doors instead of struggling to reopen and stay afloat. There are several other reasons why companies might shutdown permanently, as well, but no matter what your reasons might be, you cannot simply walk away from a corporation and never look
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The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has reported that 92 percent of surveyed small business owners report negative impacts as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. With such a large majority of small companies taking a downturn, it is critical that owners have the guidance and resources they need to rebuild and keep their
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Small businesses are some parties struggling the most during the COVID-19 shutdown, as many of them entirely lost their ability to generate revenue, with no sign of when they might return to business. There are resources for businesses to seek relief in the form of SBA loans (which have been exhausted) or possible insurance coverage,
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Things are changing fast for us all during this COVID-19 pandemic. The coronavirus outbreak is affecting millions of workers and hundreds of thousands businesses. Owners and managers are faced with a scenario most businesses and even senior seasoned businesspeople have not experienced before. From sudden and massive loss of revenues (or even permission to remain
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By Svetlana Kamyshanskaya, Primum Law Group If you think that the international expansion of your business will be complex, you are definitely not the first ones to tell us so! This article sets forth seven Big Picture legal issues connected with your planned expansion and they apply to all business activities and business models. Legal
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Be Calmly Strategic, Not Reactive The response to COVID-19 of quarantining and social isolation has begun to impact virtually every aspect of global commerce and it has not taken that long! Fast-changing business environments have brought a number of new challenges to virtually all business owners and managers. They may include a newly observed lack
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These are uncertain times with the stay-at-home and shelter-in-place orders becoming stricter and stricter, attempting to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. While much focus has been on the inability of many people to earn wages due to their jobs being suspended, small business owners are also struggling if they cannot operate as
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When you have an idea for a startup, it can be tempting to jump right in and start doing business. However, when you start a company in the wrong manner, it is much more likely to fail. The following are some common mistakes that startup owners make that can jeopardize their success. Skipping over the
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Businesses rely on contracts to operate. Owners and agents of a company enter into many different types of agreements, and adherence to these agreements by all parties is essential for everyone to benefit as they should. However, in some cases, parties can disagree about certain terms of a contract, or one party may accuse the
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At the start of each new year, many laws go into effect in California that were passed the previous year, and 2020 is no different. There are several laws becoming effective in 2020 that will affect any businesses that have employees. If you employ anyone, it is important to be in full compliance with these
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You do not have to take any formal steps with the state to begin conducting business. Many people simply begin offering a service, and start receiving money in exchange for that service. You could continue operations as a sole proprietor (one owner) or general partnership (more than one owner) indefinitely. There is no requirement to
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Companies of all types and sizes will have confidential information that arises in the course of business that is vital to the company’s success. It is generally necessary to share certain information with employees or partnering companies and contractors, which presents the risk they will expose the information or use it to their own benefit.
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When you start a business, you have many decisions to make. What entity will you choose? Do you need a commercial space? Will you hire employees? What will be the terms of your operating agreement? While each decision gets you closer and closer to successful operations, you might not take time to consider every necessary
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Many different laws and regulations can apply to corporations, and violations can result in costly penalties and/or liability for the company. Not every corporation has its own compliance department or has the budget or need to form one, though there is another option to ensure you comply with all relevant laws – hiring a corporate
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Starting a business can be a rewarding yet nerve-racking experience. While you may have an idea that you believe will be successful, even small missteps can jeopardize the company, almost right from the start. You want to speak with a startup counseling lawyer in San Francisco to learn about the many ways an attorney can
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Businesses of all sizes and types regularly face many legal issues and questions. While large corporations may have entire legal departments at their disposal, most small and mid-size companies do not have the same resources to do so. Each time a legal concern or dispute arises, it can take time and effort to find an
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Many business owners cannot do everything themselves, especially as the enterprise grows. Whether you have too much work for yourself or you need help from someone with specialized skills, hiring one or more employees can be an exciting step for a business owner. However, employees come with many additional compliance issues and responsibilities. It is
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A data breach or another form of cybercrime can hurt your business in many ways. Customers may lose trust in your company and your business reputation and profits can take a hit. You may also face liability for any losses customers suffered due to the exposure of their information, as well as penalties from federal
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