The vast majority of business contracts written in the United States are simply written in English. If you're thinking of branching out and working overseas, though, you need to consider the fact that partnering with international companies means connecting with those...
The table has been set, and now your company prepares to complete the acquisition of a rival firm that brings additional strengths and new markets. Optimism prevails for your combined company as some predict that the sky is the limit. But hold on. A significant matter...
The idea of the "American dream" is often what lures immigrants to the United States in the first place. They see it as a land of opportunity, a country where they can improve their lives and find new opportunities -- for education, work, careers, family life, etc --...
When you hire employees for your business, you must follow state labor laws when paying them. Because California is a very employee-friendly state when it comes to labor law, the Golden State has unique overtime rules. Businesses that fail to follow them could face...
It's been a year since California became the first state to outlaw discrimination against natural hair in the workplace. Since then, six other states and two municipalities in additional states have passed their own CROWN Act. CROWN stands for Create a Respectful and...
Not all companies have an employee handbook. You're not obligated to give workers documentation that they can refer to when learning the ropes or asking questions about the processes used in a new job. However, if you're considering it, there are some major benefits...
Many California companies apply for copyrights or trademarks as part of their business branding strategy. Doing so can help establish the company's name and reputation in the marketplace. You can register a copyright or trademark to protect your creative works and to...
When you register a trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USTPO), you might think you have no more work to do. While registering your trademark is a great way to protect your intellectual property, you will have to take some proactive steps to...
There are many different options that you can choose from when it comes to protecting your creative works. There are copyrights, trademarks, patents and trade secrets. You may sue anyone who uses any of these without your permission. Your intellectual property rights...
Both California and federal law are clear about existing protections for employees with disabilities. But for any business, the effort to ensure compliance with discrimination laws should begin much earlier: during the hiring stage.There are a number of guidelines...
