Corporate Taxes 101 for California Business Owners Business taxation structure differs in every state. The legal entity of a business in California determines whether the income of a business is submitted through personal income tax or corporate tax. This is…
Protecting Your Brand When starting, maintaining, and building your brand it is imperative to make sure you implement protection measures in order to defend your intellectual property and prevent counterfeiting. In order to protect yourself from these law violations, lawyers…
Checklist: Business Formation License Permit Thinking of starting your own business? It is imperative you make sure your paperwork is secured and ready to go. Various licenses, permits, and other legal documents are required to file before you start your…
An Artist’s Personal Manager In the entertainment business, the celebrity is the most profitable asset. Hence, there is a complex system that surrounds an artist in order for them to make the most money. One of the most important entities…
Rights of Privacy vs. Rights of Publicity A person’s right to privacy is an innate and inherent right. Alternatively, the right of publicity is something that is built up through the effort to create profitability through one’s name, image or…
For Artists: Personal Manager’s Contract It is not uncommon for professional artists to hire the services of a personal manager to help manage and organize their careers. A manager can also help an artist open doors for new opportunities. A…
Handling Workplace Harassment When an employee files a complaint of harassment, the employer should work with a lawyer to make the most constructive and appropriate course of action. To prevent these occurrences, the employee must take on the responsibility of…
Prepare to Sell Your Business Selling a business is a complicated endeavor, one that requires preparation from the moment you start your company. Much like selling a house, you must prepare documents and take certain steps to make your business…
Starting a Franchise in California Each state will have its own nuanced rules for setting up a franchise. So it’s important to look up the specific franchising rules for the state you’re in. In the state of California, if you…
Taxes for Business Owners in California When owning and operating a business, you must understand the business’ taxation structure, which is dedicated by state regulations and the legal entity of the business. The latter is especially important to keep in…