Accredited Investors

Accredited Investors

Accredited Investors Under federal securities rules, accredited investors have access to a broader choice of investment opportunities. However, these options may  come with more financial and legal risks. This is because the law assumes that accredited investors have sufficient information
Important Steps for Selling Your Business in California

Important Steps for Selling Your Business in California

Important Steps for Selling Your Business in California Deciding to shutter a business can be motivated by many different factors. The plan may have always been to be sold, and closing the business was the goal from the beginning. Or
Hidden Liabilities in Asset Purchase Agreements

Hidden Liabilities in Asset Purchase Agreements

Hidden Liabilities in Asset Purchase Agreements In the competitive tech sector, mergers and acquisitions are vital for developing a business. Unfortunately, debts and liabilities that have been hidden from the buyer may put them at financial risk. Buyers may try
Requests for Admissions and Cost of Proof

Requests for Admissions and Cost of Proof

Requests for Admissions and Cost of Proof As outlined in our article about protective orders, a legal team may attempt to abuse the discovery process in order to pressure the opposition into settling. This strategy involves overcomplicating the discovery stage
When You Should Seek Protective Order

When You Should Seek Protective Order

When You Should Seek Protective Order If you own a business, you may find yourself dealing with a civil lawsuit at some point, whether you are the one filing or defending. In either situation, you should always seek legal counsel
Basic Structure of a Partnership in California

Basic Structure of a Partnership in California

Basic Structure of a Partnership in California Before starting a business partnership, you will want to make sure your legal interests are well documented and accounted for. Brush up on the legal classifications of partnership in California here. General Partnership
Collecting Money judgment

Collecting Money judgment

Collecting Money judgment If you are a business owner, you will likely have to resort to litigation at some time in order to safeguard your legal rights. A monetary judgment can be obtained through litigation and enforced by a court
Partnerships or LLCs?

Partnerships or LLCs?

Partnerships or LLCs? It’s important to understand what sort of corporate structure would best protect you and your investors when creating a new company. Your business may be exposed to unnecessary legal and tax responsibility if you choose the improper
Salient Considerations for a Shareholders Agreement

Salient Considerations for a Shareholders Agreement

Salient Considerations for a Shareholders Agreement A shareholders agreement is necessary to protect the rights and ensure fair treatment of all parties involved. As official as it may sound, creating such an agreement is not mandatory. It should not be
Home Improvement Contract

Home Improvement Contract

Home Improvement Contract If any home improvements are set to be made, California law has requirements. Contractors have to provide homeowners with a Home Improvement Contract (HIC). The HIC must comply with California law. The content of a construction agreement
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