Investors from China and other countries who have chosen to pour capital into business formation in the United States have been facing whiplash and frustrating roadblocks recently. New laws and regulations have stymied the flow of commerce through quotas, increased...
Being an employer in California is an exciting prospect, with booming industries and plenty of eager job candidates. It can feel easy to lose yourself in the upsides of running a business. But, as plenty of headlines show, every move you make can bring inevitable...
California is an “at-will” employment state. As an employer, this means you can terminate an employee at any time, for any reason. In fact, you can terminate an employee for no reason at all. However, there are some state and federal restrictions when it comes to...
Immigration laws seem to be in a constant state of flux. Making matters worse is the fact that these immigration laws can be really confusing. Yet, those who don’t understand them can be at risk of losing their immigration status or even being removed from the...
Businesses put in time to establish their services and businesses and ensure they provide quality items to their clientele. One of the reasons they likely registered their trademark is because they wanted to distinguish themselves from the competition. However, there...
California employers, particularly those in the hospitality industry, are facing more wage-and-hour violation claims than ever before. In fact, since 1985, the hospitality industry has the highest number of wage and hour claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act...
In California, throughout the United States and around the world, innovation is happening with lightning speed. To compete and advance in the current climate, it is imperative to be forward thinking. That spurs improvements in myriad areas. Still, when some endeavors...
Immigration looks vastly different today than it did a year ago or even a decade ago. Nonetheless, there remain vast reasons for immigrants to come to the United States; many of them for business and investment purposes. In fact, the creation of the immigrant investor...
When you want to expand your business and its product line, more than likely you may need to apply for additional trademarks. Perhaps, you have a new product name, a redesigned logo or a clever catchphrase you plan to use to market your new product. As part of the...
We supports the #metoo movement and the positive effect on women’s rights. However, for business owners supporting this cause can also mean an increase in demand letters, lawsuits and other claims that are encouraged by the movement. This is why it is so important for...
